An ancient sarcophagus believed to be dedicated to Romulus, the founder of Rome, is seen in the Roman Forum, in Rome, Italy February 21, 2020. The 1.4 metre stone sarcophagus next to a circular altar, believed to date from the 6th Century BC, was discovered decades ago, but now archeologists excavating the site have announced they believe it was dedicated to the city's founder. REUTERS/Yara Nardi
ROME (Reuters) - Archaeologists said on Friday they had discovered an ancient cenotaph that almost certainly commemorated the legendary founder of Rome, Romulus, buried in the heart of the Italian capital.
The small chamber containing a simple sarcophagus and round stone block was originally found at the start of the last century beneath the Capitoline Hill inside the old Roman forum.
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