Baia, the Portus Julius mosaic found that has been missing for decades!

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an important finding restores luster to Archaeological Park of the Campi Flegrei! A piece of history has once again emerged from the waters of submerged area of ​​Baia in Bacoli a protected marine area that preserves the wonders of the ancient Roman site. Right here was found a mosaic that once adorned the room of a domus in Portus Julius.

The work highlights a black wave texture around and is still in excellent condition with its dark and pink tiles on a white background. Its today's story began about forty years ago, when it was first found by underwater archaeologists of the Supervision. She was so well known that she obtained international appeal and spaces in magazines and brochures.

A piece of history lost and then found

Unfortunately, however, i seabed changes they then led to his demise. Not todayn would ever happen thanks to tech modern. But luckily, after years of searching, the treasure was found.

Campi Flegrei Archaeological Park explained that the research of the last two years have represented a turning point to succeed in trace the archaeological find. According to the latest studies, the neighboring area around the mosaic could be part of the work commissioned by Agrippa in the first century BC to block the pirate raids by Sextus Pompeius.

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Written by Andrew Navarro
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