page_title: Ostia Antica
hierarchical_section_title: Ostia Antica
caption_attribution_description: English: Temple in the centre of the Piazzale delle Corporazioni (regio II, insula VII), reign of Domitian. Ostia Antica, Italy. Français&#160;: Temple au centre de la Piazzale delle Corporazioni (regio II, insula VII), règne de Domitien. Ostia Antica, Italie.
context_page_description: Ostia Antica is a large archaeological site, close to the modern town of Ostia, that is the location of the harbour city of ancient Rome, 15 miles southwest of Rome. "Ostia" is a derivation of "os", the Latin word for "mouth". At the mouth of the River Tiber, Ostia was Rome's seaport, but due to silting the site now lies 3 kilometres from the sea. The site is noted for the excellent preservation of its ancient buildings, magnificent frescoes and impressive mosaics.
context_section_description: Ostia Antica is a large archaeological site, close to the modern town of Ostia, that is the location of the harbour city of ancient Rome, 15 miles (25 kilometres) southwest of Rome. "Ostia" (plur. of "ostium") is a derivation of "os", the Latin word for "mouth". At the mouth of the River Tiber, Ostia was Rome's seaport, but due to silting the site now lies 3 kilometres (2 miles) from the sea. The site is noted for the excellent preservation of its ancient buildings, magnificent frescoes and impressive mosaics.
caption: Market square of Ostia Antica
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