A three-year project in southern Italy unearthed the ruins of a 2,000-year-old clifftop beach house, possibly belonging to Pliny the Elder.
The villa, with a panoramic view of the gulf of Naples, features intact terraces and walls.
Simona Formola, lead archaeologist at Naples’ art heritage, said, “It is likely that the majestic villa had a 360-degree view of the gulf of Naples for strategic military purposes.”
“We think (the excavation of) deeper layers could reveal more rooms and even frescoes — potentially also precious findings,” she continued.
A three-year project to build a children’s playground and recreation area south of the Italian city of Naples has unearthed the ruins of a 2000-year-old clifftop beach house. https://t.co/Q0K5j5uIgP
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Formola said, “The discovery is even more exceptional given that we know very little (about) the port of Misenum.”
Bacoli’s mayor Josi Gerardo Della Ragione, said, “The ruins of the Roman villa will be cleaned and cordoned-off with wooden fences.”
“They will be the core of this beautiful space which… our citizens and visitors will get to admire,” he added.
The area’s descent into the sea due to volcanic activity has left parts of the villa submerged.
The discovery sheds light on the Roman port of Misenum and its broader life.
The site is set to become an open-air museum.
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