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The document informs that archaeological finds were discovered during the construction of the road that goes from Porta di Ponte to the Molo di Girgenti. Among them there are bases, mosaics, fragments of architecture, sculptures, leads and medals, however without the participants having given notice. Some travelers have identified ancient soil with clearly visible wheel grooves in the vicinity of Porta Aurea. The royal custodian asks the Intendant that if the party discovers something he must notify the royal custodian.
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Archival complex: Prefettura di Agrigento, Intendenza e atti della Prefettura di Girgenti 1827-1887, busta n° 482
Sender: Regio Custode delle Antichità - Politi Raffaele
Recipient: Al Sig. Intend. Del Valle di Girgenti
Place: Girgenti
Date: May 19, 1834

Content: The document informs that archaeological finds were discovered during the construction of the road that goes from Porta di Ponte to the Molo di Girgenti. Among them there are bases, mosaics, fragments of architecture, sculptures, leads and medals, however without the participants having given notice. Some travelers have identified ancient soil with clearly visible wheel grooves in the vicinity of Porta Aurea. The royal custodian asks the Intendant that if the party discovers something he must notify the royal custodian.