During the construction of the Piazza Venezia station on the new Metro Line C in Rome, a number of Roman and medieval antiquities were discovered. Evidence of a multi-story building from the late Republican and early Imperial periods was discovered. The structure is believed to have served both residential and commercial purposes, and is associated with the "insulae," the residences of the lesser classes of Imperial Rome. Some kilns used to transform marble into quicklime date back to the Middle Ages. All succeeding constructions throughout the centuries have incorporated the previous structures, including the modern buildings that were demolished to widen Piazza Venezia in the 19th and 20th centuries. Only further excavation, research, and study of the findings will provide a comprehensive picture of the discoveries. This will also be essential for their prospective relocation within the future metro station. "Once again, the construction of a metro station allows us to rediscover our city's past", stated Daniela Porro, Rome's special supervisor.