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Engineers and archaeologists tackle Rome metro project

Rome's new metro line construction site

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A unique partnership between engineers and archaeologists has been formed in Rome for the construction of the city's new metro line.

With previous lines, sensitivities over the city's historical heritage were set aside in favour of quick, cheap, transport for the masses.

But this time round, priorities have changed as Duncan Kennedy reports from Rome.

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