An Olympic stadium built by Antoninus Pius in 142AD, on honor of his predecessor Hadrian, has had half of the compelx excavation completed. The Greek-style Olympic stadium was built in Basia for Hadrian because that is the spot near where he died. It was also built because there of his love for the Greek culture. Games were then thrown for him after his death, and continued for another hundred years. The complex was eventually coveed in volcanic ash, though, because of the eruption of Mount Nouvo. In 1931 a road was built through it, impedeing progress on the excavation but the overnment is considering to rejoin the two pieces. http://www.ansa.it/site/notizie/awnplus/english/news/2008-10-10_110275848.html
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