To understand Rome - you have to recognize and understand the historical importance of reusing old materials or structures for new purposes. Sometimes the reuse is structural and other times it is simply decorative. Some times the entire structure is reused for an entirely different purpose and is maintained and protected because of its new found purpose.
Once you recognize spolia - you see it everywhere.
Marcello Teatro is used as a private residence and luxury condos.
Arch near S. Giorgia in Velabro used a defensive fort.
Modern home built into the walls of a Roman bath.
Spolia used to decorate in inner courtyard of Villa.
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