The "Mausoleum of Clesippo" was built in I° Sec. B.C. Attributed to Clesippo Geganio. According to the legend, he was slave who was freed by his mistress because of his skill as a lover. He became wealthy and built this monument in memory of his benefactress.
The marble from here can easily be found in some of the nearby buildings, like the country house built by Pope Pio VI.
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