Baia  in a suburb of Naples has ancient underwater  sites predating Pompeii. It is home to a 2000 year old sunken city where the Romans would holiday and entertain.  The underwater Archaeology Park has  amazing well preserved sites including  the Pisoni Villa and the  mosaics of Villa Protiro all surrounded by schools of fish. See the well preserved walls and statues. It is possible to pass through marble bathrooms and reception areas which would have been enjoyed by Roma

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