National Museum of Rome- Crypta Balbi

Lucio Cornelio Balbi was a decorated soldier who worked for both Julius Caesar and Ottavius Augustus. The long wars he fought in Africa and elsewhere brought him fame and wealth, with which he built a theater in 14 BCE that stretched across River Tiber. Today, the ancient theater houses a part of Museo Nazionale Romano, which tells the events witnessed by the place and the glory of Lucio Cornelio Balbi. The major theme, however, remains the display of the urban landscape, from the ancient period to the present day. A great deal of excavation was done in the area nearby to bring back those bygone days. The excavators have divided their findings by plexiglass, which displays the artifacts with details on how and where they were found. Although the remains of the theater are few, the major artifacts found here are utensils, pottery, coins and cutlery. An interesting discovery is the work tools and materials from a 7th-century workshop.