The Vatican Necropolis is located below the level of the Vatican Grottoes, at a depth of between three and eleven metres in relation to the floor of the central nave of the basilica. Here it is possible to rediscover the most significant historical and archaeological evidence of Saint Peter’s Basilica, and to retrace the ancient earthen road ...

The Vatican Necropolis lies under the Vatican City, at depths varying between 5–12 metres below Saint Peter's Basilica. The Vatican sponsored archaeological excavations (also known by their Italian name scavi) under Saint Peter's in the years 1940–1949 which revealed parts of a necropolis dating to the Roman Empire. [1]

The Vatican Necropolis is located below the level of the Vatican Grottoes, at a depth of between three and eleven meters below the floor of the central nave of the basilica. Here it is possible to rediscover the most significant historical and archaeological remains of St. Peter's Basilica and retrace the ancient dirt road that leads to the ...

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The Vatican Necropolis is located beneath St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. This ancient city of the dead was uncovered during excavations in the 1940s, revealing a network of mausoleums, tombs, and what is believed to be the grave of St. Peter himself.

2017年7月21日 · St. Peter's Scavi is an ancient Necropolis Under the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome, known for housing the remains of the Apostle. Learn all the facts here!

Taking a Vatican Necropolis tour is an enlightening experience as you can explore the detailed network of mausoleums and tombs that lie directly beneath St. Peter’s Basilica.