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Large stone basin found at Gabii near Rome — Level A1 — Ancient ruins and water on a sunny day.

Large stone basin found at Gabii near RomeCEFR A1

1 Dec 2025

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Adapted from Eric Stann-Missouri, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Marie Volkert, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
72 words
  • 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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