Excavations conduced as part of work
for the new C line of the Rome metro have uncovered Pompeii-like
finds in the capital, sources said Monday. The dig has unearthed
two spaces dating to middle of imperial period which, due to a
fire, feature well-conserved parts of a wooden ceiling and
furniture. "The material is only conserved in exceptional
environmental and climatic conditions, or after special events
like those that took place at Herculaneum and Pompeii," said
sources at Rome's special superintendency. "The discovery of a
burned wooden ceiling is unique for the city".
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