Archaeologists Unveil Finds in Rome Digs

By MARTA FALCONI, Associated Press Writer, General Science / Archaeology & Fossils

Traffic drives around the archeological dig where the Metro C subway will pass in Piazza Venezia square in central Rome on Friday, March 7, 2008. A sixth-century copper factory, medieval kitchens still stocked with pots and pans and remains of Renaissance palaces are among the latest finds unveiled Friday by archaeologists digging up downtown Rome in preparation for a new subway line. Archaeologists have been probing the depths of the Eternal City at 38 digs often set up near famous monuments or on key thoroughfares. Over the last nine months, remains including Roman taverns and 16th-century palace foundations have turned up at the central Piazza Venezia and near the ancient Forum where works are paving the way for one of the 30 stations of Rome\'s third subway line. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

(AP) -- A sixth-century copper factory, medieval kitchens still stocked with pots and pans, and remains of Renaissance palaces are among the finds unveiled Friday by archaeologists digging up Rome in preparation for a new subway line. Archaeologists have been probing the depths of the Eternal City at 38 digs, many of which are near famous monuments or on key thoroughfares.

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