A series of collapses occurred on the day in Pompeii from-за heavy rains. Police found illegal excavations in the immediate vicinity of the reserve and seized more than 2,000 artifacts

a Series of collapses occurred due to heavy rains on-site archaeological site of Pompeii. On Wednesday, the rain led to the collapse of part of the wall of the garden belonging to the House of Severus". And on Friday fell off two pieces from one home of a wealthy citizen, excavated in 1879 and called the "House of the Century" in honor of 1800 anniversary of the eruption of Vesuvius (79 ad BC). "House of the Century, Dating from the mid-second century BC, famous for its frescos erotic content and the earliest image of Vesuvius. This is one of the largest estates in Pompeii with private baths, a Nymphaeum, a pond and two atriums. The house is now closed for visitors who are seeking sponsors for its restavrazii@

Caving became a constant problem of Pompeii in recent years. The world heritage Committee of UNESCO in July 2013 even threatened the government of Italy removing the status of UNESCO monument with Pompey in case will not be addressed. Urgently Italian government has allocated two million euros for urgent measures to restore. However, as it is now, said the Prime Minister of Italy Matteo Renzi, the Italians should be "cured ideological rejection" involvement of private business in cultural projects. For example, how many protests have caused funding the restoration of the Colosseum, the owner of a chain Shoe store Todd's.

However, the problems of Pompeii are not limited to natural destruction. Another problem in steel black diggers. Just last week, the police reported the discovery of illegal excavations in the immediate vicinity of an archaeological monument "on other slopes of mount Vesuvius." Black archeologists were operating on the territory of the Greek town of Paestum, South of Naples. Now investigates involvement in excavations more than 142 people. Seized about 2,000 illegally obtained artifacts. Some clues lead to the Italian mafia, the Camorra, however, suspects worked mainly on their own initiative," say policeiskie@

the Material was prepared by Maria Onuchin, AI

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