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Vatican necropolis — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Jul 11, 2024 01:15 PM

The Vatican necropolis lies beneath Vatican City, specifically beneath the present St. Peter's Basilica, at depths ranging from 5 to 12 meters. The necropolis was partially exposed by means of archaeological excavations in 1940-1949. The necropolis was an open-air burial ground that included both mausolea and tombs. Notable among the documented tombs are the Tomb of the Iulii and the tomb that is conventionally believed to be that of Saint Peter (a.k.a. Peter the Apostle). The tomb of the saint, said to be located near the site of his martyrdom, provides a point of topographic orientation for the Constantinian project that came to be Old St. Peter's. The necropolis remained in use until at least 318.

Velatice — by L.F. Pitts — last modified May 24, 2019 10:13 AM

An ancient place, cited: BAtlas 13 B3 Velatice

Velké Hostěrádky — by L.F. Pitts — last modified May 24, 2019 11:40 AM

An ancient place, cited: BAtlas 13 B3 Velké Hostěrádky

Velké Němčice — by L.F. Pitts — last modified May 25, 2019 10:35 AM

An ancient place, cited: BAtlas 13 B4 Velké Němčice

Větrušice — by H. Bender — last modified May 24, 2019 11:04 AM

An ancient place, cited: BAtlas 12 H2 Větrušice

Via Celle necropolis — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Feb 13, 2025 10:20 PM

A Roman necropolis with 14 tombs constructed during the first and early second centuries A.D.

Via della Monachina necropolis — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Jan 13, 2025 07:55 PM

A necropolis at the thirteenth kilometer of the Via Aurelia excavated between 2007 and 2011. A total of 332 tombs were identified at the site.

Via Olevano Romano columbarium — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Jan 24, 2025 11:38 PM

A late republican to early imperial columbarium along the Via Praenestina. The columbarium is of rectangular plan and was last used during the early Flavian period.

Via Ostiensis necropolis — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Jan 05, 2022 07:07 AM

A necropolis at Ostia that began during the second century B.C. on the south side of the Via Ostiensis.

Via Taranto columbaria — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Nov 01, 2018 04:46 PM

Two early imperial columbaria were discovered in 1932 along the Via Taranto.

Via Triumphalis necropolis — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Oct 12, 2024 07:19 PM

A segment of an imperial necropolis preserved along a portion of a consular road on the Vatican Hill. The Via Triumphalis necropolis was uncovered during the construction of a parking structure in the Via del Pellegrino.

Vigna Pia necropolis — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Jan 09, 2025 11:39 AM

An imperial necropolis with columbarium tombs and a family tomb connected with the gens Atilia Romana.

Vigna Randanini — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Aug 18, 2023 01:00 PM

A Jewish catacomb along the Via Appia discovered in 1859.

Vignale — by Stefano Costa — last modified Jul 30, 2019 08:19 AM

A Roman villa, mansio, and Late Antique settlement along the Via Aemilia Scauri.

Vilarrodona — by H.S. Sivan — last modified Feb 16, 2019 10:08 AM

An ancient place, cited: BAtlas 25 G4 Vilarrodona

Villa Pamphili — by L. Quilici — last modified May 11, 2023 11:50 AM

The church of San Pancrazio was founded in the sixth century A.D. by Pope Symmachus. It stands beyond the Porta San Pancrazio on the Ianiculum. Below the church is a massive catacomb referred to as S. Pancrazio or Ottavilla.

Villa Torlonia — by L. Quilici — last modified May 26, 2020 12:16 AM

A Jewish catacomb discovered in 1919 on the grounds of the Villa Torlonia park in Rome.

Vrangstrup — by A. Bursche — last modified Oct 20, 2012 06:52 PM

An ancient place, cited: BAtlas 2 E2 Vrangstrup

Vrbice — by H. Bender — last modified May 24, 2019 11:18 AM

An ancient place, cited: BAtlas 12 G2 Vrbice

Vrbice — by H. Bender — last modified May 24, 2019 11:16 AM

An ancient place, cited: BAtlas 12 I2 Vrbice