Pompei ancient city is endangered

2,000 years after it was buried and preserved after a volcanic eruption, the ancient city of the Roman Empire, Pompei is close to extinction.

2,000 years after it was buried and preserved after a volcanic eruption, the ancient city of the Roman Empire, Pompei is close to extinction. 

Archaeologists and art historians complain of years of neglect shown in preserving the treasures of Pompei. They warn that a gradual blur Frescoes, serious damage to roofs and walls will lead to missing the final of the old town. 

Archaeological site with an area of 66 hectares, of which two thirds of the left undiscovered start digging after 250 years, offers a unique picture 
the everyday life of ancient Roman town, frozen in time since eruption Vezuviului IH 79 

But archaeologists say that the authorities did not intervene for years to stop the degradation of many artifacts that are found in this site. This makes many parts of the resistance site is now in advanced state of deterioare. Frescoes another one specific red Pompei, now have a pink-gray or entirely peeled. Columns and roofs in the years to turn the infiltrated water are also in the crash threshold. 

Italian government has declared this month state of emergency for a period of one year to the archaeological site of Pompei old city, thus allowing the spending of additional funds and implementation of special measures to protect and maintain his life. 

Experts argue that the initiative but the Government does not solve the site, where you need a special daily maintenance. 

"The roots of these problems is the lack of vision and organizational management in general. In this way, Pompei heading towards inevitable destruction, support Antonio Irlando, head of independent observer for the conservation of artistic heritage Naples region.