The Capitol: Jupiter Temple in Ostia Antica,

Ostia Antica is archaeological site at the mouth of the ancient Tiber River. Once it was Ancient Rome's gateway to the sea, through which all the goods had been transported to and from Rome. Ostia had been abandoned in 6th century AD after the sea retreated by 3 km.
Drone: DJI Air 2S.
Music Indian Wal by Nico Staff, KZbin Library, Public Domain
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"Ostia Antica, seaport of ancient Rome, originally on the Mediterranean coast at the mouth of the Tiber River but now, because of the natural growth of the river delta, about 4 miles (6 km) upstream, southwest of the modern city of Rome, Italy. The modern seaside resort, Lido di Ostia, is about 3 miles (5 km) southwest of the ancient city.
Ostia was a port of republican Rome and a commercial centre under the empire (after 27 BC). The Romans considered Ostia their first colony and attributed its founding (for the purpose of salt production) to their fourth king, Ancus Marcius (7th century BC). Archaeologists have found on the site a fort of the mid-4th century BC, but nothing older. The purpose of the fort was to protect the coastline. It was the first of the long series of Rome’s maritime colonies. When Rome developed a navy, Ostia became a naval station, and during the Punic Wars (264-201 BC) it served as the main fleet base on the west coast of Italy. It was the major port-especially significant in grain trade-for republican Rome until its harbour, partly obstructed by a sandbar, became inadequate for large vessels. During the empire Ostia was a commercial and storage centre for Rome’s grain supplies and a service station for vessels going to Portus, the large artificial harbour built by Claudius. In 62 AD a violent storm swamped and sank some 200 ships in the harbour. Rome’s problem with sea commerce was eventually solved when Trajan added a large hexagonal basin to the harbour.
New baths, temples, and warehouses were built to support the thriving community. At the height of Ostia’s prosperity in the early 2nd century AD, its population was approximately 50,000. The growing population was accommodated by means of tall brick apartment buildings of three, four, and five stories. The floors in these buildings were paved with mosaic, and the walls elaborately painted; the larger flats had up to 12 rooms. The growth in wealth raised the standard of public generosity of leading citizens. Public funds were restricted, but magistrates were expected to show their appreciation of honours in a practical way; it was they who provided most of the sculpture that adorned the public buildings and public places and who built most of the temples. Ostia also was sufficiently vital to Rome to receive the attention of emperors. Its three largest sets of public baths were the result of imperial generosity.
Little new building occurred after the end of the 2nd century. Ostia suffered from the decline of the Roman economy beginning in the 3rd century. As trade decreased, the town became more popular as a residential area for the wealthy. Augustine, returning to Africa with his mother, Monica, stayed in Ostia, not Portus. Barbarian raids of the 5th and following centuries caused population loss and economic decline. Ostia was abandoned after the erection of Gregoriopolis site of (Ostia Antica) by Pope Gregory IV (827-844). The Roman ruins were quarried for building materials in the Middle Ages and for sculptors’ marble in the Renaissance. Archaeological excavation was begun in the 19th century under papal authority and was sharply accelerated between 1939 and 1942 under Benito Mussolini, until about two-thirds of the Roman town was uncovered..."
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[@vronw5782]

Truly amazing it made me cry. As I have been to Rome about 25 years ago, the place is unforgettable. Thank you so much for sharing 🥰

[@نذير2020]

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[@icost4671]

I seen that "still" that you put up , stating that you might go to the other volcano that would be great 🤸💥 Extra AWESOME 😃

[@yvettemarshallTWN]

Two epic travelers and a drone! 🤩

[@lorrieannesilvey474]

Awesome. I get to see far away historical places without buying a passport or plane ticket.....

[@Harold1949]

I was there 20 years ago. Great place.

[@oldfart6318]

Fascinating. Thank you for taking us there Roman.

[@gonefishing167]

Fascinating, thank you. Something different 👵👵👵👵🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@icost4671]

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[@williamscoggin1509]

I know y'all went to Italy but I did not realize until now that you had gone to Rome also. Nice!

[@FlowerPower-bl7qp]

Very interesting facts, plus beautiful drone footage. Once again. Fabulous.😊

[@forthedisenfranchised4366]

I am looking forward to visiting here, I would never know of such a place had you not shared this.

[@markt.3685]

Thank your for providing this video, and appreciate its clarity. May your travels continue, and let us know how we can support your efforts to provide such good video.

[@garybryan6419]

Amazing ruins! Thanks much for this post. Was wondering @4:15 if the canal was built in antiquity as well? And if so, certainly that would have been a major feature of this city. Thanks again!

[@eleonoraricci6985]

Bellissimo video... ❤

[@ericcrabtree5799]

wow fantastic. thank you

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

Fabulous

[@darrenswan728]

Kool an ancient site id forgotten bout

[@eastwind6820]

Roman, if La Palma has calmed down by winter I suggest you take a winter holiday in the Canaries. My German cousin visits the Canaries regularly every winter. She really enjoys the islands. But please wait until things calm down.

[@francescaconserva8466]

Bellissimo !👍👋

[@eleonoraricci6985]

La nostre meraviglie

[@lolvondgf]

You are in Italy again? ^^ If yes then it's a great opportunity to visit the campi flegrei / Neapel/ Mt.Vesuvius ^^

[@IcelandExplorer]

No in Iceland

[@lolvondgf]

Ok. Mr.

[@bondisteve3617]

Champion!

[@cynthiarowley719]

Hahaha, I recognized Nina👋👋

[@susanelliott8901]

I had not heard of this place before your video. The history is really quite interesting.

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🙂👍

[@stuartbroome1258]

Great video, but the music!!! Not in keeping of such a classical site.

[@1975capitano]

Hello, this video is amazing. But i repeat, I'm italian and it is forbidden to use a drone over a city or an archeological site in Italy. Pay attention! You could be persecuted by law if not authorized.

[@IcelandExplorer]

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[@ChiaraFazzini]

@@IcelandExplorer A causa della vicinanza con l'aeroporto di Fiumicino, l'area archeologica di Ostia antica ricade in area di no drone zone: è vietato l'utilizzo di droni di qualsiasi tipo, anche per voli a bassissima quota.

[@robby6733]

Your wife is cute. This is a great place a refugee open market if refurbished

[@duaneweaver537]

Roman, what make and model of drone do you use?

[@IcelandExplorer]

Dji air 2s

[@ronashman8463]

Who or what is that amazing music please?

[@IcelandExplorer]

Indian Walk by Nico Staff

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

All roads leads to Rome, they say.

[@logenmattsen]

I love your channel and I love the work you do, but the music you pick for your videos .... I can't even watch them . And I know I'm not the only one. You need peaceful restful music not exciting poppy idiotic music that's has nothing to do with the kind of scenery you're showing. For a while I tried watching your videos on mute.