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Ilaria Federico

Drought reveals Emperor Nero's bridge beneath Rome's Tiber river

The remains of an ancient Roman bridge have resurfaced from the Tiber as water levels in Rome fall sharply after weeks without rain.

The bridge, traditionally known as Pons Neronis, or Nero's bridge, is located near St Peter's Basilica. Archaeologists say the structure may actually be older than Emperor Nero's reign.

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