An ancient Roman villa that was
preserved in perfect condition by volcanic lava in the eruption
of Vesuvius in AD 79 will open to the public in July, officials
said Friday.
The luxurious villa was discovered last year under the
Santa Maria dell'Assunta church in the village of Positano on
the Amalfi Coast.
"It is a perfectly preserved archeological treasure of
enormous artistic value," said Culture Undersecretary Antimo
Cesaro of the villa extending under a great part of what is now
central Positano and all the way to the beach. It has perfectly
preserved frescoes, vases and other objects.
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