A group of underwater archaeologists has unearthed an ancient mosaic off the coast of Naples, Italy.
This exceptional discovery was made in the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baia.
“Thousands of marble slabs in various shapes were assembled to form a complex pattern,” stated officials from the Campi Flegrei Archaeological Park on Facebook.
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The park is situated in Campi Flegrei, an area known for its volcanic activity.
“Thousands of marble slabs, in diverse shapes, were combined to create a complex pattern,” said officials from the Campi Flegrei Archaeological Park on Facebook. (Campi Flegrei Archaeological Park)
The mosaic pieces are believed to have originated from a reception area of a villa constructed towards the end of the Roman Empire, which was submerged due to volcanic activity known as “bradyseism.”
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“Bradyseism is a phenomenon involving the slow elevation (positive bradyseism) or depression (negative bradyseism) of ground levels. Although it occurs slowly from a human perspective, it is rapid in geological terms,” explains the Campi Flegrei Archaeological Park’s website.
The underwater mosaic uncovered near Naples, Italy spans over 250 square meters. (Campi Flegrei Archaeological Park)
The discovered mosaic covers an area of more than 250 square meters.
“It was a costly and ambitious project for the villa owner, who had to use recycled materials, specifically second-hand marble, to construct the selected module, which was made up of intricate squares, each inscribed with circles,” the Facebook post elaborated.
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The discovery resulted from a collaboration between CSR Restoration of Cultural Heritage and Naumacos Underwater Archaeology and Technology. (Campi Flegrei Archaeological Park)
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“Witness the efforts of the latest underwater restoration. A marble floor from an ancient villa of Roman times, lying on the seabed in Bacoli, which is home to the largest underwater archaeological park worldwide,” he expressed.
He expressed gratitude towards the Campi Flegrei Archaeological Park, noting that this discovery would boost tourism.
Researchers are presently focusing on extracting the marble pieces from the ocean floor. (Campi Flegrei Archaeological Park)
The discovery was the result of a collaborative effort between CSR Restoration of Cultural Heritage and Naumacos Underwater Archaeology and Technology.
Researchers are actively working to remove the marble pieces from the seabed.
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