Since in the first century a pagan necropolis stood on what is now the Vatican Hill, numerous human remains were buried in the area, and many have already been recovered.
Kuna praegu tuntud Vatikani mäel oli esimesel sajandil paganlik matmispaik, on antud piirkonda maetud lugematul hulgal inimesi, ja paljud neist jäänustest on juba varem välja kaevatud.