[sricciardi]

The site was actually known since 1922, but the exact location had been lost.

Last year they started digging again and the first parts of the mosaic floor had been uncovered.

[toyg]

I’m surprised they are doing it right now, with all that’s going on in that area too.

[sricciardi]

The activity on the site had been interrupted in February due to the lockdown, and it restarted this month after the restrictions have been gradually eased up.

As you work in the open air, it's certainly less risky than a closed space (like, say, a haidresser).