Horti Spei Veteris, Archaeological site near Porta Maggiore, Rome, Italy
The Horti Spei Veteris extends across 12,000 square meters, featuring ancient Roman ruins including palace structures, a circus, and an amphitheater.
Emperor Septimius Severus established this imperial estate in 193 AD, which Emperor Heliogabalus later expanded with additional residential complexes and gardens.
The site contains the remains of the Amphitheatrum Castrense, which was incorporated into the Aurelian Walls during the third century AD.
Visitors can observe sections of the ancient Roman architecture through the surviving walls and foundations near Santa Croce in Gerusalemme.
Excavations revealed statues of the Muses Polymnia and Melpomene along with coins from the Marcus Aurelius and Septimius Severus periods.
Location: Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.88847,12.51528
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:42
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