Dirt dumped in ancient Roman catacombs

rome - Unknowns have large amounts of debris dumped in the ancient Roman catacombs. Police discovered the illegal landfills Monday. She has the cavities, closed in order to allow an investigation.

The cave and tunnel system has been since the second century BC used as a cemetery. Police suspect that years of dirt is thrown. There is even an underground lake of toxic liquid occur, according to some Italian media. The underground spaces below the famous Via Appia, one of the largest and oldest Roman roads.