The bridge was built in a poorly chosen site, experts say.
A severe drought in Italy has revealed an archaeological treasure in Rome: a bridge reportedly built by the Roman emperor Nero that is usually submerged under the waters of the Tiber River.
Live Science talked to several experts, who noted that the remains of this bridge have become visible in the past due to low water levels. They also note that, despite its name, it's not certain if this bridge was built by Nero.
Bad place to build?A number of scholars told Live Science that the bridge was constructed on a poorly chosen site. The Pons Neronianus connected Rome to an area that didn't have a lot of development at the time. While one side of the river had the Campus Martius, a drained wetland that at this point in time had some public buildings , and was used to organize military parades, the other side connected to an area where the Vatican is now that had some large houses.
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