'Mini Pompeii' found in Rome metro dig

(ANSA) - Rome, June 26 - 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".