File Photo: Filippo Monteforte/AFPExcavations to finish metro Line C in the capital continue to throw up ancient Roman archeological finds. Two ancient Roman edifices have been discovered during excavations to extend Metro Line C in Rome. Archeologists were undertaking reinforcement works on monuments near the new public transport line when the ancient solarium was discovered, still in excellent condition, not far from metro station Amba Aradam in the capital, near the city's Aurelian Walls. READ MORE: Rome workers unearth ancient baths and tombsSuch well-preserved sites only occur thanks to exceptional climactic conditions or, equally rarely, in places such as Ercolano and Pompeii. Archeologists have descended to 10 metres below ground level to assess the impact of the metro line works on ancient Roman monuments.

Source: The Local June 26, 2017 14:22 UTC