A quiet walk on the Pozzuoli seafront it turned out to be extraordinary archaeological discovery. At low tide, finds from the Roman era began to emerge from the waters of the seafront, arousing amazement and curiosity among the citizens.
At first glance, these outcropping structures looked like simple rocks. However, closer observation revealed the typical “reticulatum” of the ancient Roman walls. This discovery surprised the locals, who assure that they have never seen these remains in many years.
Public beach “Mappatella Beach”, the platform for disabled people has been positioned and the shower service has been set up
The question arises spontaneously: What brought these finds to light after so long?
The extraordinary discovery due to low tide
Some suggest that the phenomenon may be linked to bradyseismThe geological phenomenon characteristic of the Campi Flegrei area, which causes a slow rising or lowering of the ground. However, for the moment, there are no certainties on the matter.
As reported The Corriere della Serathe discovery was promptly made reported at the Superintendence of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape of Naples. The report was made by Enrico De Luca, a young archeology student at the L’Orientale University of Naples. De Luca, busy studying right near the Yalta seafront, noticed something unusual in the waves. As he approached, he realized that he was faced with important Roman remains.
“They looked like small islands, but if you looked closely you could see the ‘reticulatum’ typical of Roman walls,” De Luca said. The discovery, although surprising, is not completely out of context: the Campi Flegrei are known for being rich in archaeological evidence of ancient Rome.
While we await further studies and research to better understand the origin and importance of these finds, the local community remains fascinated and proud of their history which continues to reveal itself, literally, before their eyes.
The discovery of these ancient Roman remains in Pozzuoli is a wonderful reminder of the rich historical heritage that Italy holds. While waiting for further developments and insights, we can only admire and respect the secrets that the sea gives us back, reminding us of the greatness and perenniality of Roman civilization.
