Roman Statues Found in Blue Grotto Cave [Capri, Tiberius' palace]

Discovery News ^ | Monday, September 28, 2009 | Rossella Lorenzi

[SunkenCiv]

According to the reconstruction, a swarm of Tritons headed by Neptune might have lined the rocky walls of the cave. Bathed in the magic light of the grotto, the statues stood with waters at their knees. During the Marevivo survey, aimed at finding the original bases of the three statues, divers found a total of seven bases at a depth of 150 meters (492 feet). This suggests that at least four other statues lie on the cave's sandy bottom. "The sculptures were all placed at the same level. It is likely that other statues will come to light as the project continues with new underwater investigations," diver Vasco Fronzoni told Discovery News. The Grotta Azzurra's reputation as a natural paradise was seriously threatened last month. The cave was closed twice due to fears that its waters had been contaminated by raw sewage. Aimed at returning the grotto to its full ancient glory, the Marevivo project is also expected to pave the way to a more strict controls to preserve the natural wonder. "By next summer, tourists to the Grotta Azzurra will enjoy a really unique experience," Giugni said.

[Magical Blue Waters -- Discovery News Video]

[SunkenCiv]

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[JoeProBono]

La Grotta Azzurra

[MrsEmmaPeel]

Interesting find. Tiberius was such a ditz.

Why does archeology only unearth stuff on the loony emperors and not the really good ones (like Trajan?)

[colorado tanker]

Because Emperors like Trajan made themselves busy and useful, in contrast to the indolent ones who built pleasure palaces and spent their time in banquets and orgies.

[SunkenCiv]

Trajan didn’t stay home enough to build twelve palaces. ;’) Hadrian traded the entire island of Ischia in order to get Capri, must be (or have been) a hotspot of the Roman world. :’)