Giacomo Boni retrospective opens at Rome's Colosseum Archaeological Park

The exhibition titled 'Giacomo Boni. L’Alba della modernità' has been inaugurated at the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo in Rome, celebrating the work of archaeologist Giacomo Boni (1859–1925). Boni transformed the field of excavation through the use of stratigraphic techniques and aerial photography, resulting in significant finds such as the Lapis Niger and the Temple of Vesta. The exhibition, curated by Alfonsina Russo, Roberta Alteri, and Andrea Paribeni, is on display until April 30, 2022, featuring sections in the recently reopened Complesso di Santa Maria Nova, Tempio di Romolo, Uccelliere farnesiane, and Santa Maria Antiqua. Culture Minister Dario Franceschini attended the opening, commending Boni's impact on cultural heritage.