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fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Archaeological Excavations in Fano, Italy, Reveal Basilica Described by Vitruvius

The basilica described by Vitruvius has been archaeologically identified in Fano, providing rare physical proof linking Vitruvian theory to an extant Roman building.
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Discovery at 'city of Apostolic wonders' confirms biblical history

Archaeologists have made a stunning discovery at a biblical city where the Apostle Paul famously performed a miraculous healing of a man born lame. Teams working in the ancient city of Lystra have uncovered a 100-foot-long basilica adorned with gold-gilded mosaics and richly decorated walls, hallmarks of late antique craftsmanship. The basilica provides tangible evidence that Lystra was a thriving urban center during the earliest centuries of Christianity.
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