The Via Cornelia was an ancient road of Rome that ran parallel with the north side of the Circus of Nero, diverging from the via Triumphalis. Pagan tombs have been discovered at various times along its edges. Discovered in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries in the reconstruction of Saint Peter's Basilica, these included the tomb of Saint Peter himself, as well as other martyrs (Rufina and Secunda, etc.). This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Nickname: The Eternal City Motto: SPQR: Senatus PopulusQue Romanus Location of the city of Rome (yellow) within the Province of Rome (red) and region of Lazio (grey) Coordinates: Region Lazio Province Province of Rome Founded 21 April 753 BC Mayor Walter Veltroni Area    - City 1,285 km²  (496. ... The Circus of Nero in ancient Rome is often confused with the older and larger Circus Maximus. ... A tomb is a small building (or vault) for the remains of the dead, with walls, a roof, and (if it is to be used for more than one corpse) a door. ... Interior view, with the nave of the Cattedra in the back St. ... Saint Peter, also known as Simon ben Jonah/BarJonah, Simon Peter, Cephas and Kepha — original name Simon or Simeon (Acts 15:14) — was one of the Twelve Apostles whom Jesus chose from among his original disciples. ...

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