"On the occasion of the 2,779th anniversary of the founding of Rome, celebrated on April 21, Elon Musk has allocated one million dollars to support the archaeological and cultural heritage of Roman civilization", the American entrepreneur's staff announced in a statement. With this donation, Elon Musk's total contribution to the preservation and study of ancient Rome's heritage rises to around $4 million in less than two years. The resources have reached individuals working directly in the field, including archaeologists, restorers, study and research organizations, universities, and cultural institutions in Italy and other former Empire Mediterranean countries. The funds have been used to assist excavations, conservation and restoration initiatives, digital documentation projects (such as 3D scanning and mapping of monuments and sites), and specialized research activities, according to the statement.