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Pompeii Unveils Six Newly Restored Houses to the Public

The site of Pompeii opens six new houses to the public after a successful 4 year long restoration program.  

Over the last few years, Pompeii has been plagued by union disputes, which left tourists locked out, and the collapse of some ruins, with a chronic shortage of funds for maintenance. The site has also been victim of minor looting and vandalism. In 2008, the Italian government declared a “state of emergency” at the crumbling site and in 2010 the House of Gladiators collapsed. But a Unesco report in 2012 found little had been done.  . 

The new restoration program, which is estimated to have cost 105 million euros (115 million US Dollars) have produced some amazing results, including some new mosaics and frescoes. The Italian prime minister, Matteo Renzi, expressed optimism at the unveiling of restored ruins saying “We made news with the collapses, now we are making news with restoration.”

(inspired by this post, by terrasigillata)

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