Raffaello Fabretti
Italian scholar and author of antiquities
Born
1618
408 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Italy
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Contributed significantly to the study of ancient Roman inscriptions and archaeology. Authored multiple works that detailed Roman antiquities, including the influential text 'De Aquis et Aqueductibus Veteris Urbis Romae'. Worked as a scholar in Rome, where extensive research on ancient Rome's water systems and infrastructure took place. Played a vital role in the field of epigraphy, and his studies offered insights into the civilization's engineering and public works.
Authored 'De Aquis et Aqueductibus Veteris Urbis Romae'
Conducted research on ancient Roman water systems
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