The Vatican has launched an impressive online virtual tour of the Scavi--the excavation of the necropolis underneath Saint Peter Basilica.This underground city of the dead is an impressive place which is remarkably preserved--it was filled with dirt to level the hill upon which the original Constantinian basilica was built.
As impressive as the underground city is, the story of its excavation and the (re)discovery of the tomb of Saint Peter is even more so. Secret digging, hiding from the Nazis, and archeological intrigue all make this a real-life mystery. If you're a church geek, you'll love it! Check it out here.
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