Roman villa in Positano buried by eruption reopens

Buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, it remained unknown until a few years ago. Today, after numerous setbacks, particularly raising funds for its restoration, it will be brought to light again. It is the Roman Villa of Positano, on the Amalfi Coast, which houses priceless archaeological finds, such as a cycle of frescoes from the 1st century AD. The opening to the public is scheduled for July 18th. There are no official announcements yet, but invitations are beginning to circulate from the Municipality of Positano, the Superintendency, and the Diocese of Amalfi-Cava de' Tirreni. The Villa is located beneath the Church of Santa Maria Assunta; facing it is the sea. Inside, ten meters underground, are frescoes on the walls, seahorses, gilded columns, griffins, and a winged Pegasus. Considered the greatest archaeological discovery on the Amalfi Coast in recent decades, the large frescoed room was buried by the rain of ash and debris from the eruption of the Neapolitan volcano that leveled Pompeii and Herculaneum. Thus, the Lattari Mountains were unable to withstand the incredible force of the magma. Work on the villa was completed at the end of March last year. A path with walkways and a lighting system, accessible to the disabled, was created.