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Second-century building found near Colosseum may have been ancient Rome's firefighter barracks

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Archaeologists in Rome have uncovered a second-century building adorned with mosaics and frescoes situated near the Colosseum. Officials from the archaeological office noted that the structure may have served as ancient Rome's firefighter barracks.

The discovery's identification is supported by its mosaic design, which closely resembles one previously found in a firefighters' barracks located in Ostia, the ancient port city approximately 30 kilometers from the capital.

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Jerusalem Post (Jerusalem, Israel) (IL) Highlights the specific archaeological evidence linking the mosaic to Ostia.
Daily Sabah (Istanbul, Turkey) (TR) Emphasizes the unearthing of the decorated building and its proximity to the Colosseum.
Read the full story at the source Jerusalem Post (Jerusalem, Israel) · IL
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