Tomb of the Scipios on the via Appia
The third longitudinal gallery.
Rome, Tomb of the ScipiosPhoto by Ilya Shurygin
Tomb of the Scipios on the via Appia.
The third longitudinal gallery.
Rome, Tomb of the Scipios.
Description:
Gallery 9— 10.
On the right— remains of the sarcophagus of Publius Cornelius Scipio son of Scipio Africanus (sarcophagus C). Parts of the plates of lapis gabinus with inscription were changed for copies (originals are in the Vatican Museums).
On the right— remains of the sarcophagus of Publius Cornelius Scipio son of Scipio Africanus (sarcophagus C). Parts of the plates of lapis gabinus with inscription were changed for copies (originals are in the Vatican Museums).
The designation corresponds to the plan of the Tomb of the Scipios. and genealogical tree of the Scipios..
Credits:
© 2012. Photo and comments: Ilya Shurygin.
