The ancient Aquinum and its riches

Ciociaria - In the Liri valley there is an imposing archaeological area, which extends over 7 hectares and which never ceases to amaze with the findings and discoveries that archaeologists continue to make. This is the ancient city of Aquinum, a very important center in Roman times as it was located halfway between the capital and Capua. Today it is not very far from the current Aquino.

The latest finds of some importance date back to 2018, when statues and busts were unearthed. One of these depicted Julius Caesar and it caused a great sensation as it is very rare to find effigies of the leader. But all the ancient Aquinum is a real spectacle for lovers of antiquity. The theater and the forum have been brought to light, but the most notable buildings were the imposing baths, second in size only to those of Rome itself. Magnificent mosaics and perfectly preserved inscriptions can still be seen. But much remains to be done, as shown by the drone footage that suggests the presence of buildings yet to be revealed.