Ancient Rome Meets Solar Power: Pompeii’s Green Energy Leap

Step aside, time travelers—Pompeii is blending ancient history with futuristic tech! The iconic Italian city, frozen in ash by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an unlikely clean energy pioneer. Talk about a glow-up!

Officials just installed terracotta-style solar roof tiles on one of Pompeii’s most famous villas. These aren’t your average panels: designed to mimic traditional Roman tiles, they hide solar photovoltaic cells that power the site while keeping its aesthetic intact. No CGI needed—this is real-life innovation preserving the past.

The tiles do double duty, using solar energy to illuminate centuries-old frescoes that wow over 2 million visitors annually. Think of it as a Marvel-level crossover: ancient art meets renewable energy.

Could this inspire other heritage sites? Pompeii proves sustainability doesn’t have to clash with history—it can literally light it up.

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Ancient Italian city lights path to clean energy

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