Note 092
From Chapter 41 of the Decline & Fall

The old Capena was removed by Aurelian to, or near, the modern gate of St. Sebastian, (see Nolli's plan.) That memorable spot has been consecrated by the Egerian grove, the memory of Numa triumphal arches, the sepulchres of the Scipios, Metelli, etc.

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