I want to tell a story...

[Marco]

Today I want to tell a story in some photographs. The reconstruction of the Monastery of Montecassino began with the first stone March 15 1945 and ended only in 1956. But before it was necessary to remove and analized 400,000 cubic meters of rubble to search for what could be reused for the reconstruction, remove unexploded bombs and to provide dignified burial numerous corpses of civilians and soldiers killed since february to May 1944.
This reconstruction was made with Italian money, in part made available by the State, in part by donations from the many Italian immigrants around the world. The total cost was 1.480 million of lire at that time.

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Skulls and bones found in the ruins...

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These photos were donated by an old citizen of Cassino, who has worked with hundreds of citizens in the reconstruction of the Abbey and of the city.
Thanks to this very strong and fantastic people.
Marco

[John Hodgin]

Another priceless thread Marco!

Often wonder about the rebuilding, especially when remembering how handsome and perfect the Abbey is today, compared to the destruction described in books, or illustrated in wartime photos. A work of great care and love.

Thanks very much,
John

[Mike Yokum]

Thanks for another great and intimate look into this significant piece of history Marco.

[peterm]

Very interesting pictures, Marco !!

Regards, Peter