The Archaeological Park
Baia, Italy

…investigating an underground enigma

Aerial view of the Archaeological park in 1959
Google view of the Archaeological park in 2019

Baia is located in the north west of the Bay of Naples, Italy 
Buried in the South West of a Roman archaeological site is an intriguing complex of underground tunnels…

🔍Do these tunnels represent a legendary Greek Oracle of the Dead, said to be located in this region? Dr Paget and other academics agree they do.

🔍Aren’t they simply the remains of a steam channel, feeding a set of small Roman baths at the surface? Some experts believe this to be the case.

🔍Perhaps there is another explanation that nobody has yet thought of? I hope you will enjoy exploring this site and decide for yourself.

The Site at Baia

Click to start your journey with the background to the Greeks & Romans who lived in this area more than 2,000 years ago.

The site at Baia

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The Surface Buildings

An ancient terrace contains a set of small Roman baths, "Le Piccole Terme". But all is not as it seems…

The Surface Buildings

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Underground Tunnels

Steam channel or the entrance to an "Oracle of the Dead"? Together we can explore the evidence.

Underground Tunnels

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Plans, Maps and Geography

The general location within the "Flaming Fields" of Campania and the Greek and Roman occupation.

Plans, Maps and Geography

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History & Mythology

The underworld, its tales and characters, have captivated for over 3,000 years. What was going on?

History & Mythology

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