July 14, 2006

Bomb at Pompeii

A mortar bomb from the Second World War was found today in the archaeological ruins of Pompeii, Italy, police officials said.

The bomb was discovered in the rubble of the Surgeon’s House, the archaeological site next to the Roman Basilica, the ANSA news agency said.

Police from Pompeii secured the area as tourists looked on until the bomb squad from Naples arrived.

Full story here.

Posted by David on July 14, 2006 10:41 PM

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One would think that one of the thousands of tourists who swarm over Pompeii each tourist season would have spotted this bomb years ago. I wonder who recognized it for what it was.

WWII bomb in Pompeii ruines--an old artefact wrapped in an ancient city--an enigma indeed.

Posted by: Sarah [TypeKey Profile Page] on July 14, 2006 11:51 PM
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