The
Ruins of Rocceletta
Near
the walled city of Badolato, in Calabria, are the impressive ruins of
a Roman city. Recently discovered under a Baron's olive grove, 40 acres
are being leased and excavated as a European Community project.
The
outdoor museum is scheduled to open next year. Located about half an
hour from Badolato, this is quite an attraction for visitors.
An amphitheater for 3500 people
Roman statures were dug up on the property as well, most of them headless
The theory is that each emperor wanted his head or his appointees' heads
on the statues. Replacing only the heads saved a lot of "sculpturing."
Olive trees still growing in rows, is part of the city's market place
