US EditionArchaeological Excavations in Fano, Italy, Reveal Basilica Described by Vitruvius
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Archaeological Excavations in Fano, Italy, Reveal Basilica Described by Vitruvius
Vitruvius' Basilica at Fano. Image © Accurimbono via Wikimedia under CC BY-SA 4.0 Archaeological excavations in Fano, Italy, have revealed the basilica described by Vitruvius in De Architectura, a finding of major architectural significance, as it represents the only structure that can be attributed with certainty to the Roman architect. Identified during redevelopment works in Piazza Andrea Costa, the discovery provides rare physical evidence o…
This week a historical discovery has been announced in the center of Fano, in the Italian region of Las Marcas. Three years ago a preventive excavation began in this coastal city of the Italic Peninsula, under Andrea Costa Square.Now, the cultural authorities have confirmed that the remains found correspond to the mythical basilica designed by Marco Vitruvio Pollio in the year 19 BC. Therefore, it is the only tangible building that is attributed…
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