Nicole Winfield

ROME (AP) — Authorities on Tuesday unveiled what is believed to be the largest fresco and mosaic complex of ancient Rome, a 1st century AD depiction of a maritime city in what became the largest bath complex in the world.

The works were discovered in the 1990s but hidden from public view until now What is believed to be Rome's largest fresco and mosaic complex has been opened for public viewing.

Reporters film the "The Painted City" fresco, discovered during 1990s built as foundations for the Baths of Trajan that has been restored, in Rome, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.(AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

ROME (AP) — Authorities on Tuesday unveiled what is believed to be the largest fresco and mosaic com

IN FULL Rome's largest ancient fresco and mosaic complex opens to public

Authorities have unveiled what is believed to be the largest fresco and mosaic complex of ancient Rome, a 1st century AD depiction of a maritime city in what became the largest bath complex in the world.

Estimated read time: 2-3 minutes KEY TAKEAWAYS Rome unveiled a restored ancient fresco and mosaic complex, believed to be the largest of its kind, on Tuesday.

Authorities on Tuesday unveiled what is believed to be the largest fresco and mosaic complex of ancient Rome, a 1st-century AD depiction of a maritime city in what became the largest bath complex in the world.

Authorities in Rome have unveiled what is believed to be the largest fresco and mosaic complex of ancient Rome By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press

Authorities have unveiled what is believed to be the largest fresco and mosaic complex of ancient Rome, a 1st-century AD depiction of a maritime city in what became the largest bath complex in the world.