The archæology of Rome, Part 8

by John Henry Parker

PLAN AND SECTION IN A CAVE IN THE AVENTINE.

XIX.

AQUEDUCTS—PLAN AND SECTIONS IN A CAVE IN THE AVENTINE

Description of Plate XIX.

PLAN AND SECTION IN A CAVE IN THE AVENTINE.

This is the same cave on the Pseudo-Aventine, nearly under the church and monastery of Santa Sabba, which has been before described when partially excavated (Plate [III.][235]), but which has now, in 1875-6, been more thoroughly examined and made accessible.

A A. General Plan of this part of the specus of the Aqua Appia, made into a stone-quarry for many years, and part of it still in use for that purpose, but another large part has been long out of use[236].

B. Entrances to the two parts, the steps distinguish that leading to the part excavated.

C C. Section of part of the cave-quarry.