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Ancient Rome: Mausoleum of Augustus
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The mausoleum of Augustus is rarely visited because it is kind of out of the way and there is not really that much to see. However, for anyone interested in history and especially Rome, it is a significant place since it is the mausoleum of the very first "emperor" who transformed Rome from a republic, and ended the long period of civil wars that were ripping it apart. It is fascinating to know that this person was buried here almost 2,000 years ago.
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Off The Beaten Path: Pyramide
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This is the tomb of a wealthy Roman named Cestius, who apparently wanted to emulate the already-ancient Egyptian pyramids.
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Off The Beaten Path: Lamposts and Manhole Covers
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Although not really off the beaten path, because they are all over the place and one can find them near any major sites, these are not "must see" activities. They can be of interest, though, because many date from Mussolini's regime and reveal his attempt to revive the Roman Empire. The lamposts are fairly lavishly decorated in an Art-Deco style and all of these have Roman symbols, such as eagles or "SPQR." They are interesting for this historical significance. A direct tie to ancient Rome is that the Romans tended to put SPQR on many thiongs that belonged to the state, including manhole covers for their highly developed sewer system.
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Off The Beaten Path: Cloaca Maxima
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The Great Drain, or the original Roman sewer, first built to drain the low-lying parts of the city, still exists in parts. One can see portions of it, such as where it empties into the Tiber, and much still remains usable.
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