Archaeologists recently discovered a massive 2,000-year-old stone basin in ancient Gabii, Italy, revealing early Roman public architecture from Rome's powerful rival city.
From the heart of the earth a magnificent Roman style temple roof rises built entirely by bare hands from solid stone every detail echoing the elegance and strength of ancient design.
What can an ancient water basin discovered near Rome reveal about construction, engineering and water management techniques that may be useful today?
In regards to the basin, it likely had a ceremonial use, based on finds of pottery and oil lamps discovered very nearby.
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