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In Naples, archaeologists work to learn more about a submerged Roman city

In Naples, archaeologists work to learn more about a submerged Roman city
France 24 Friday 31 July 2026, 12:47 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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About 30 kilometres to the west of Naples lies one of the Roman Empire's most prestigious coastal thermal resorts. It gradually sank below sea level over time due to subsidence caused by the volcanic nature of the region. Today, it continues to reveal new secrets.

About 30 kilometres to the west of Naples lies one of the Roman Empire's most prestigious coastal thermal resorts. It gradually sank below sea level over time due to subsidence caused by the volcanic nature of the region. Today, it continues to reveal new secrets. To better understand and preserve this exceptional heritage, the universities of Naples and Salerno, with the participation of several private companies, are developing new technology as part of a research programme. Keywords for this article [Image text:] NAPLES,ITALY
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