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Portus
41.7790° N, 12.2590° E
About
Portus was a large artificial harbour of Ancient Rome located at the mouth of the Tiber on the Tyrrhenian Sea. It was established by Claudius and enlarged by Trajan to supplement the nearby port of Ostia. The archaeological remains of Portus are near the modern-day village of Porto within the comune of Fiumicino, Lazio, just southwest of Rome.
Historical Timeline
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Claudius_inscription_and_works
AD 46
Tacitus_reports_storm_losses
AD 62
Trajan_hexagonal_basin
AD 103
Constantine_walls
4th century AD
Cathedral_of_Saint_Rufina
10th century
Canal_discovery
2010
Archaeological Features
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Storage Structures
Defensive Structures
Water Management Features
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Environmental and Natural Features
Transportation and Communication Structures
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