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Archaeological site, Rome (RM)
41°52′18″ N, 12°31′03″ E
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Archaeological site
Hypogeum of via Dino Compagni
Catacomb in Rome, Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Coordinates
- 41°52′18″ N, 12°31′03″ E
- Address
- Via Latina, 258, 00179 Roma
About
The Via Dino Compagni Hypogeum or Via Latina Catacomb is an underground cemetery on via Dino Compagni in Rome, near via Latina, in the Appio-Latino quartiere. Built in late antiquity but appearing in no ancient sources, it is now privately-run.
It was rediscovered during the construction of foundations for a new palazzo in 1956 and was kept secret until the palazzo was complete, leading to damage to its frescoes and structures from tombaroli and concrete casting. Only in November 1956 did engineer Mario Santa Maria inform the Pontificia commissione di archeologia sacra of the catacomb's discovery. Father Antonio Ferrua was ordered to visit the site and immediately discovered its exceptional nature, followed by months of excavation until the following June.
On a single-level, it was first dug to house the tomb of one or more families related to each other (their name or names are unknown), not all of whose members had converted to Christianity, as shown by the frescoes featuring both Christian and pagan subjects. For the richness of its decoration, many scholars such as Leonella De Santis have referred to the catacomb as a true "4th century art gallery".
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hypogeum of via Dino Compagni?
Hypogeum of via Dino Compagni is in Rome, in the province of Roma (Lazio), Italy. Address: Via Latina, 258, 00179 Roma. GPS coordinates: 41.87160, 12.51750.
What else is there to see near Hypogeum of via Dino Compagni?
Nearby you’ll find: Catacomb of Apronianus (200 m away), Hypogeum of Trebius Giustus (300 m away), Tomb of Annia Regilla (700 m away).
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