A marble map of ancient Rome, that hasn't been put on public view for almost 100 years, is getting its very own museum within sight of the Colosseum.

The giant marble map (Forma Urbis Romae) of the ancient Rome is shown to the media in the Archaeological Park of Mount Celio Museum overlooking the Colosseum in Rome, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.

The giant marble map of ancient Rome is shown to the media in the Archaeological Park of Mount Celio Museum overlooking the Colosseum in Rome, on Jan. 11, 2024. Authorities have inaugurated a new ...

Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri was at the opening of the new archaeological garden and museum, and walked across the map fragments – now preserved under glass – of the famous Forma Urbis Romae.

Archeological findings of the Roman Empire are displayed in the Park of Mount Celio Museum overlooking the Colosseum where is kept the giant marble map (Forma Urbis Romae) of the ancient Rome ...

The giant marble map (Forma Urbis Romae) of ancient Rome is shown to the media in the Archaeological Park of Mount Celio Museum overlooking the Colosseum (Gregorio Borgia/AP) Rome mayor Roberto ...

The giant marble map (Forma Urbis Romae) of the ancient Rome is shown to the media in the Archaeological Park of Mount Celio Museum overlooking the Colosseum in Rome, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.

ROME (AP) — Rome authorities on Thursday inaugurated a new archaeological park and museum in the shadow of the Colosseum that features an original marble map of Ancient Rome that visitors can ...

Rome authorities have inaugurated a new archaeological park and museum in the shadow of the Colosseum that features an original marble map of Ancient Rome that visitors can literally walk over. The ...

The giant marble map (Forma Urbis Romae) of the ancient Rome is shown to the media in the Archaeological Park of Mount Celio Museum overlooking the Colosseum in Rome, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.