The so-called arch of Drusus was originally a triple arch of the more common type, though the two side arches are long gone. It was an elaborate gateway, though not in the walls. Like the Porta Maggiore, this arch was built to carry an aqueduct across the road. The Aqua Antoniniana of Caracalla ran across here to supply the baths that bear his name. The name has been erroniously applied at a later date. The arch is of too late a date to be associated with Drusus.
Access: Inside the Porta San Sebastiano. Freely visible at all times.
This large hill stands largely hidden by houses, clubs and warehouses. It is fenced off and not accessible without permission. Standing close to a number of grain stores and warehouses, this hill is entirely composed of potytery sherds. Throughout the Principate, the area was used as a dumping ground for old amphorae and other storage jars and gradually an artificial hill arose. In some places the pottery can be clearly seen.
Access: Visible in several places, most notably at the intersection of Via Galvani & Via Nicola Zabaglia.
The identification of this structure with the Portico Aemiliana is tentative. On the Aventine was a very large complex of docks, loading bays, grain stores, warehouses and offices. There are a number of fragments of Roman stonework visible all over a certain area of the Aventine, though this fragment is the most impressive. Merely wandering around these streets, it is hard not to find an arch or wall connected with the dock system. The Portico Aemiliana was constructed by brothers in the mid-Republic, but alterations and repairs continued throughout the mercantile life of Rome.
Access: Many fragments, best preserved on on Via Rubattino.
Dating from the late Republic or early Principate (some time prior to 12 BC), this is a funerary monument to one Caius Cestius built in the shape of a pyramid. Such a shape for Roman tombs is unusual, but far from unique. Indeed another exists on the Via Appia, though in much worse repair. This monument IS unique in that it has survived in almost perfect condition. Inscriptions on two sides tell of its occupant, including the posts he held.
Access: freely visible from outside by the Porta San Paolo
