Institution

Sapienza University of Rome

1303 · 14th century · Also known as La Sapienza

Sapienza University of Rome is a public university in Rome, founded in 1303 by Pope Boniface VIII as a studium for the papal city. One of the largest universities in Europe, it is known for archaeology and Near Eastern studies; its mission under Paolo Matthiae began excavating Tell Mardikh in Syria in 1964 and identified the site as Ebla in 1968.

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Sapienza University of Rome. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/sapienza-university-of-rome
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