Grotto of Romulus & Remus found in Rome

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BBC News : 'Mythical Roman cave' unearthed

BBC said:
Italian archaeologists say they have found the long-lost underground grotto where ancient Romans believed a female wolf suckled the city's twin founders.

The cave believed to be the Lupercal was found near the ruins of Emperor Augustus' palace on the Palatine hill.

The 8m (26ft) high cave decorated with shells, mosaics and marble was found during restoration work on the palace.
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The place, however, won't be open to visitors due to its location and fragility.

It is quite amazing to have discovered this cave 16m under ground level.
 

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