Archaeologists say they have uncovered remains of a second-century building near Rome’s Colosseum that may have served as ancient Rome’s firefighter barracks. Reporting from multiple outlets cites an archaeological office statement describing the site and noting that the discovery includes a mosaic. The mosaic’s design is described as closely resembling a mosaic found in a previously excavated firefighters’ barracks in Ostia, the ancient port city of Rome, roughly 30 km from the capital. Based on that similarity, researchers suggest the newly found structure could have held firefighters or been part of the same facility network. The claims relate to the building’s period, placing it in the second century, and to the functional interpretation derived from decorative features. Further details on the extent of the site and confirmatory evidence are not provided in the available excerpts. The findings are presented as a strong possibility rather than a definitive identification, pending additional archaeological assessment.