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Servian Wall Mystery
You are spot on about that section being different. It's not a recent restoration in the modern sense, but a 1930s intervention. Mussolini's urban planners wanted to create a dramatic backdrop for the new Via delle Terme di Caracalla, so they essentially rebuilt that stretch of wall to look more "imposing" than the original ruins ever did. If you look closely at the base, you can see the original tufa blocks sitting under the newer, smoother facing. It is a bit of historical theater, not a faithful restoration.
That smoother section you noticed near the Baths of Caracalla is actually a known anomaly. It's part of a stretch that was heavily rebuilt in the early 20th century during the Fascist era, when they were clearing and "beautifying" the area for the 1942 World's Fair that never happened. The original tufa blocks were often replaced or faced with a more uniform stone to make it look more "Roman" in a theatrical sense, not a historical one. If you walk down Viale Guido Baccelli, you can spot where the old wall stops and the 1930s reconstruction starts, the join is pretty clear once you know what to look for.
What are current tobacco prices for LM Blue or Chesterfield Blue?
tbh duty free at Riga is only worth it if you're buying cartons, single packs at the airport arent that much cheaper than teh tabaccai in Rome. also remember you can only bring a limited amount into the EU anyway so stockpiling has its limits
Chesterfield Blue usually runs around 5.50 to 6 euros a pack in Rome these days, though tabaccai prices are fixed by the state so it won't vary much shop to shop. Riga is generally cheaper for cigarettes but your layover time matters, if it's tight you might not have time to clear security and find a shop.
LM Blue in Rome is roughly the same ballpark, around 5.50 to 6 euros. One thing to keep in mind at Riga airport, the duty free selection isn't always great for specific brands like these, so if you're set on LM or Chesterfield you might strike out. I'd check what the actual duty free has before counting on it.