- Archaeologists work at Gabii east of Rome.
- They found a large stone-lined basin.
- The basin dates to about 250 BCE.
- It stands near the main crossroads.
- It could be a pool by a forum.
- Gabii had people in the Early Iron Age.
- The city was mostly empty by 50 B.C.
- Work will continue next summer at Gabii.
- Archaeologists found cups, lamps, and perfume jars.
- Marcello Mogetta leads the Gabii Project team.
Difficult words
- basin — A bowl-shaped container for holding water.
- archaeologist — A person who studies ancient things.archaeologists
- carve — To cut shapes out of a material.carved
- build — To make something by putting parts together.built
- abandon — To leave something and not return.abandoned
- important — Having great meaning or value.
- cities — Large areas where many people live.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think archaeologists study places like Gabii?
- What do you think is important about the first Roman buildings?
- How do you feel about ancient cities being rebuilt?
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