Verona: 1,600-Year-Old Roman Mosaic Unexpectedly Unearthed During Gas Pipe Digging

Only in Italy does it happen that while digging to replace simple gas pipes, a 4th-century treasure is unearthed!

This incredible story unfolded in Montorio, Verona, where infrastructure work revealed an impressive Roman mosaic hidden for over 1,600 years.

The floor, meticulously crafted with multicolored tesserae, belonged to a Roman villa still awaiting full excavation.

This archaeological gem, buried beneath layers of earth and modernity, reminds us that in Italy, every corner holds whispers of ancient Rome… waiting to be discovered with a shovel and a bit of luck.

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