‘New Pompeii’ found in remarkable condition while digging new Rome metro
A “NEW POMPEII” has been discovered whilst work was being carried out on Rome’s metro system.
By Jon Rogers and Maria Ortega
PUBLISHED: 12:54, Wed, Jun 28, 2017 | UPDATED: 12:54, Wed, Jun 28, 2017
The charred remains of an early 3rd-century buildings, including a solarium, as well as the skeleton of a dog have been discovered by archaeologists whilst they were examining a 33 ft deep hole.
Construction work was being carried out for the Italian capital’s Metro C line near the Aurelian Walls when the remarkably preserved site was found.
The Ministry of Culture said the building had been destroyed by fire and because of that they still contained preserved parts of the wooden ceiling and furniture.
http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/822276/Pompeii-Roman-remains-excavation-Rome-metro-Francesco-Prosperetti
