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An Ancient Roman Statue Of Hermes Has Been Found Intact Inside A Bulgarian Sewer
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See the Stunning Ancient Roman Statue of Athena That’s Going on View for the First Time in Nearly 260 Years
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New archaeological museum contains original marble map from Ancient Rome
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I've been a tour guide in Italy for 17 years. My top recommendation is an incredible ancient port city that's way less crowded than Rome.
I've been working as a tour guide in Rome since 2008, and it only seems to be getting more crowded with tourists. Instead, go to nearby Ostia Antica.