This now ancient library of payprus scrolls was completely buried and lost to time -- that it, until 1709 when Herculaneum was accidentally rediscovered.

And in 1750, a tunnel reached the ruins of an enormous seaside mansion now known as the Villa of the Papyri. pic.twitter.com/oKnfMuFw3F

— spor (@sporadicalia) February 5, 2024