Viggen Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 The Italian government announced the immediate closure of the Domus Aurea, a large palace built by the Roman Emperor Nero in the first century, because recent flooding raised fears the underground villa could collapse. "We can't guarantee public safety," Culture Minister Rocco Buttilgione told reporters in Rome after experts warned that water infiltration had weakened the walls and roof of the historic villa. full article at Yahoo News Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLavius Valerius Constantinus Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Flooding aye, sadly Venice has a larger problem than the Domus Aurea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentium Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 (edited) Last week's rain must have precipitated the situation. I don't feel like commenting the rest.. Edited December 14, 2005 by Silentium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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