Nero’s Bridge emerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis

Rome’s ancient Nero’s Bridge has reemerged from the Tiber River as exceptionally low water levels expose parts of the historic structure near St. Peter’s Basilica. Weeks of little to no ...

The Father River and Imperial Iconography: The Story of the River Gods Created by Ancient Rome

When looking at ancient Roman sculptures, one sometimes encounters gods with somewhat unusual appearances.A man with a rich beard is reclining comfortably, leaning on his elbow. Beside him is a water ...
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Drought exposes remains of ancient Roman bridge in the Tiber River in Rome

The ongoing drought affecting Western Europe has pushed a number of Italian rivers, including the Tiber, down to exceptionally low levels. In the stretch that flows through Rome, the remains of an ...
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Nero's Bridge emerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis

ROME — The remains of an ancient bridge have emerged in Rome’s Tiber River, near St. Peter’s Basilica, as weeks with virtually no rain caused water levels to plunge. The bridge — known as Nero's ...