Rome unveils extraordinary ancient fresco and mosaic hidden beneath the city

Updated 2026.10.20 09:58 GMT+8

CGTN

Two extraordinary works of ancient Roman art, hidden underground for centuries, are now open to the public.

"The Painted City" and the "Great Mosaic" were discovered in the 1990's and have undergone a delicate restoration process.

CGTN's Hermione Kitson brings us more.