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Cloaca massima

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Project • By Indissoluble • Cultural Centres

THE CLOACA MASSIMA. DIGITAL PRESERVATION

At the end of the 19th century, architect Giacomo Boni excavated for the first time in centuries the Roman Forum sewer system, known as Cloaca Massima. His work is nowadays one of the most comprehensive studies on the archeological site and the subterranean monument. INDISSOLUBLE S.L. INDISSOLUBLE S.L. INDISSOLUBLE S.L. More than 100 years later, Boni’s legacy has been recovered by the archeological chief of the Roman Forum, Patrizia Fortini, who relayed on Barcelona based company Indissoluble as technological partner. INDISSOLUBLE S.L. This project follows the footsteps of Boni’s research, and compares his handmade drawings, plans and pictures with the data gathered using cutting-edge digital technologies.... More