Chapter Seventeen. St. Peter (ca. 10–64 CE ) and St. Paul (5–67 CE ) at the Basilica di San Pietro, the Basilica di San Paolo Fuori le Mura, and the Abbazia delle Tre Fontane

Archaeological and historical analysis at the Basilica di San Pietro, Basilica di San Paolo Fuori le Mura, and Abbazia delle Tre Fontane reveals significant insights into the lives of St. Peter (ca. 10–64 CE) and St. Paul (5–67 CE), two foundational figures in early Christianity. The study employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating epigraphic, architectural, and textual evidence to reconstruct their movements, activities, and the development of Christian worship sites during their lifetimes. Key findings include the identification of possible burial locations and the evolution of liturgical practices at these UNESCO World Heritage Sites, shedding light on the transition from pagan to Christian traditions in Rome.

Esposito, T. (2019). Chapter Seventeen. St. Peter (ca. 10–64 CE ) and St. Paul (5–67 CE ) at the Basilica di San Pietro, the Basilica di San Paolo Fuori le Mura, and the Abbazia delle Tre Fontane. People and Places of the Roman Past, 199–210. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781942401568-020