Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Italy Discovers Ancient Basilica by Vitruvius
Italian officials have found an old building from over 2,000 years ago.
This building was designed by Vitruvius, who is known as the 'father of architecture.'
The building has a special shape with many columns.
Vitruvius wrote a very important book about architecture that has inspired many artists, including Leonardo da Vinci.
The discovery is very exciting and will be talked about for a long time.
Italian officials discovered a 2,000-year-old basilica designed by Vitruvius.
The basilica has a rectangular layout with 10 columns on the long side and 4 on the short sides.
Vitruvius is known as the 'father of architecture' and wrote 'De architectura,' the oldest surviving treatise on architecture.
His teachings have inspired artists like Leonardo da Vinci, who created the 'Vitruvian Man.'
The discovery was hailed as sensational by Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli.
- Who
- Italian officials and Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli
- What
- Discovery of a 2,000-year-old basilica designed by Vitruvius
- When
- Announced on Monday
- Where
- Italy
- Why
- Vitruvius is renowned for his architectural treatise and influence on classical proportions
- Location
- Italy
- Age
- More than 2,000 years old
- Architect
- Vitruvius
- Layout
- Rectangular with 10 columns on the long side and 4 on the short sides
- Significance
- Oldest surviving treatise on architecture
- Influenced
- Leonardo da Vinci's 'Vitruvian Man'