Ancient Romes sinful city at the bottom of the sea
By Adrienne BernhardFeatures correspondent
De Agostini/G.Carfagna/Getti ImagesUnderground pressure has caused the land surrounding Baia to continuously rise above and fall below the water line (Credit: De Agostini/G.Carfagna/Getti Images)Baia was the Las Vegas of the Roman Empire – the place where the rich and powerful came to carry out their illicit affairs.
Rome’s ultra-wealthy took weekend trips here to party. Powerful statesmen built luxurious villas on its beach, with heated spas and mosaic-tiled pools where they could indulge their wildest desires.
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