Ancient villa uncovered after 2,000 years
Italy: Famous house was buried under ash from legendary eruption
History buffs will now be able to visit the home of Julius Caesar’s uncle after it was uncovered nearly 2,000 years after it was buried in ash.
The Villa of the Papyri, which lies on the outskirts of the ancient town of Herculaneum, was buried when the famous volcano Vesuvius erupted in 79AD. The villa was in fact rediscovered in the 18th century but was abandoned until 2001 because of toxic fumes and the sheer cost of salvaging the building.
Archaeologists believe that the massive structure was used as an “intellectual retreat” with a large pool decorated by an array of sculptures and other treasures. As from today, public can visit the site, and there are plans to uncover the entire villa in coming years.
The main problem, it seems, is a real antipathy among locals – and an understandable reluctance to relocate their own houses while further excavations go ahead.
One told the newspaper: “None of the people here will be prepared to move house. They won’t even visit the villa. Archaeological treasures are like pizzas. We have the world’s finest but when you eat them every day you forget how special they are.”
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