Researchers Uncover Ancient Underwater Roman Villa Mosaic in Italy's Bay Sommersa

Researchers discovered an ancient Roman villa's mosaic floor in Italy's submerged Baia, calling it a "stupendous" find. 

Archaeologists have reported a significant find in their exploration of an underwater city in Italy. The discovery, located in the marine-protected area of Bay Sommersa, a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Gulf of Naples, sheds new light on the ancient Roman presence in the region.

Revealing a Roman Villa's Remnants

The latest breakthrough involves the unearthing of an ancient mosaic floor that once formed the foundation of a Roman villa. The mayor of the local area has praised the finding, labeling it as "stupendous."

Submersion Due to Volcanic Activity

The site of this discovery, Bay Sommersa, was formerly the location of the Roman city of Baia. Over time, the area became submerged as a result of volcanic activity in the region. Despite this submersion, the underwater structures have remained relatively intact, providing researchers with the opportunity to make such remarkable discoveries.

Extent of the Unearthed Mosaic Floor

The Campi Flegrei Archaeological Park, responsible for the exploration, has revealed that the discovery comprises "thousands of marble slabs" of "hundreds of different shapes." They described the process of uncovering the mosaic floor as the "largest underwater restoration work," highlighting the complex and challenging nature of the research due to the extreme fragmentation of the remains and their substantial spread.

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