Three Taverns Excavations 1

A view of the excavations of some of the structures at the "Three Taverns."   It appears that a mosaic floor of a large building has been found and is now in the process of restoration.  In the lower right quadrant, note the black parallel lines that seem to be part of the reconstruction.

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The "Three Taverns" is located along the via Appia that Paul traveled on, as a prisoner, to Rome.  It is located about 33 miles southeast of Rome, and 10 miles northwest of the Forum of Appius—north of mile Roman marker 32/3.  It was a "way station" (mansio) where a group of believers from Rome came to meet Paul and escort him to Rome.

The excavations are located west of the via Appia (Acts 28:15) near kilometer marker 58 on highway SS7.

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Acts 28:15 The brothers there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. At the sight of these men, Paul thanked God and was encouraged. (NIV)