Hexagonal basin of Trajan

Italy / Lazio / Fiumicino /

This huge basin was at the centre of many warehouses and was built in Trajan´s time. The sides of the basin measure 357.77 metres and it was five metres deep.

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Coordinates:   41°46'47"N   12°15'45"E

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