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Tomb of Eurysaces and Porta Maggiore, Rome 

Marcus Vergilius Eurysaces was a baker who ordered this tomb (ca. 30 BC) for himself and his wife. The size and quality of the tomb hint that Eurysaces was rather succesful in his trade. This is no wonder because according to tomb inscriptions he was a procurer of the state. 

Next to tomb is Porta Maggiore that was erected by emperor Claudius in 52 AD. Originally this was just an arch in aqueduct system although a bit more decorative one ;).


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