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Angela Giuffrida in Rome

Et tu, Caesar: legendary site of dictator’s murder now open to Rome tourists

Journalists visit the new walkways of the 'sacred area', site of four temples dating back to the 3rd century BC
Journalists visit the new walkways of the 'sacred area', site of four temples and a theatre dating back to the third century BC. Photograph: Domenico Stinellis/AP

An ancient temple complex in the centre of the Italian capital where, according to legend, Julius Caesar was assassinated, was opened to the public for the first time on Tuesday.

The “sacred area” at Largo Argentina square, which until now could only be viewed from street level, contains four temples dating back to the third century BC, as well as the remains of Pompey’s theatre, where the Roman dictator was believed to have been stabbed to death by disgruntled senators in 44BC.

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