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Ancient Roman firefighters' barracks may have been found

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ROME, Italy — Archaeologists uncovered a 2nd-century building with mosaics and frescoes near the Colosseum that may have been barracks used by ancient Roman firefighters, the city's archaeological office said.

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    ROME, Italy — Archaeologists uncovered a 2nd-century building with mosaics and frescoes near the Colosseum that may have been barracks used by ancient Roman firefighters, the city's archaeological office said.

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