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23 - 1919 p. 82 - 83
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An Underground Basilica.—At a distance of less than two kilometres from
the Stazione di Termini on the railroad from Rome to Naples a sinking of the
earth recently led to the discovery of a large underground basilica. It has
three aisles separated by pillars wilh arches. The walls, vaults, pilasters, and
apse ure covered wilh reliefs in white stucco, some represonting mythologival
acencs, others cult objects and ornamental patterns.
with stucco served as an entrance.
A vestibule also adorned
Bout rooms were paved with mosaic.
The building, which is practically intact, will be ınade accessible to visitors.
(Cronaca delle Belle Arti, IV, 1917, p. 41.)