LadyDigger
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location:
40 degrees, 49'42.99" N
14 degrees, 05'41.99" E
While stationed in Naples back in the late 80's/early 90's, I loved exploring the history of Naples (of Italy as a whole actually, what an absolutely beautiful country and so full of history!)
Anyways, took my daughter to downtown Pozzuoli one day to give a look around. It was back in the day, a big fishing industry, still is, but at that time, not as big as it was back in time. I have a book (lots of them actually, LOL), of Pozzuoli and in one book, it shows an arial view of the water in Pozzuoli where you can actually see an ancient city. I tried to google earth it, but not sure if the location I posted is the spot and it's not as clear as the picture in the book. (I'll have to take a pic of the page an post to show you what I mean.)
I don't know the laws of Italy (Naples area) on detecting or what the laws of the water are in regards to diving in these locations, but I have always wondered about it and if anyone has ever dived in this location.
If I remember correctly, I thought it was closer to the current shore line, but once I pull out the book and verify where they say it is...I can say for sure.
Anyways, I just thought this would be cool to share for those that don't know.
HH,
Annmarie
PS: I believe this is what those arial views I saw are of:
POZZUOLI
In antiquity, Pozzuoli enjoyed the privilege of being the maritime shipping and trade center of the western world. The city was virtually destroyed by the Monte Nuovo eruption. A view of "Old Pozzuoli" from the sea shows erosion and collapse that has occurred over the centuries.
Traces of buildings and facilities remain clinging to the edges awaiting their eventual collapse as well, into the clear blue waters below. Beneath the waters lies the original Greek settlement that first appeared at Pozzuoli. (http://raulbotello.tripod.com/baia/)
40 degrees, 49'42.99" N
14 degrees, 05'41.99" E
While stationed in Naples back in the late 80's/early 90's, I loved exploring the history of Naples (of Italy as a whole actually, what an absolutely beautiful country and so full of history!)
Anyways, took my daughter to downtown Pozzuoli one day to give a look around. It was back in the day, a big fishing industry, still is, but at that time, not as big as it was back in time. I have a book (lots of them actually, LOL), of Pozzuoli and in one book, it shows an arial view of the water in Pozzuoli where you can actually see an ancient city. I tried to google earth it, but not sure if the location I posted is the spot and it's not as clear as the picture in the book. (I'll have to take a pic of the page an post to show you what I mean.)
I don't know the laws of Italy (Naples area) on detecting or what the laws of the water are in regards to diving in these locations, but I have always wondered about it and if anyone has ever dived in this location.
If I remember correctly, I thought it was closer to the current shore line, but once I pull out the book and verify where they say it is...I can say for sure.
Anyways, I just thought this would be cool to share for those that don't know.
HH,
Annmarie
PS: I believe this is what those arial views I saw are of:
POZZUOLI
In antiquity, Pozzuoli enjoyed the privilege of being the maritime shipping and trade center of the western world. The city was virtually destroyed by the Monte Nuovo eruption. A view of "Old Pozzuoli" from the sea shows erosion and collapse that has occurred over the centuries.
Traces of buildings and facilities remain clinging to the edges awaiting their eventual collapse as well, into the clear blue waters below. Beneath the waters lies the original Greek settlement that first appeared at Pozzuoli. (http://raulbotello.tripod.com/baia/)
)... I'll try to remember to do it tonight. I just thought it was interesting when I was there and wish I really could have seen it with my own eyes other than seeing it in a book.
