Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean (8.1996(1997))

Losses in the small column decorating the latrine were filled
with artificial stone. The column itself will be re-erected in the
coming season.
CISTERNS
The consolidation of the southern extremity of the eastern
facade was completed. This work included restoration of some
22 m2 of the wall facing.
Consolidation and restoration of the eastern face of the
corridor wall was initiated. Some 50 m2 of the facing was restored.
This work will be continued in the coming season, following
removal of fill from the corridor (ca. 40 m3) and the securing of
the leaning wall remains.
The huge wall running along street R4 was partially restored.
A section of wall facing and wall coping comprised between
buttresses nos. 2 and 3 was reconstructed, while another section
(between buttresses 3 and 4) was cleared and prepared for
restoration.
SECTOR F
Protection and safeguarding (insulation and drainage) of
vaults in the Early Roman villa was completed. A seriously
endangered section of the outer wall next to the entrance was
restored. This overhanging fragment of the structure included
a ventilation shaft leading to the underground chambers of the
villa. An overhanging section of the outer wall of the baths was
secured with steel ropes. Conservation work in this area will be
carried out in the next season.
LANDSCAPING AND DEVELOPING WORK
Some 40 m of the revetment wall along the southern facade
of the cistern was built. This wall supports the escarpment and
encases the staircase leading from the cisterns to the Roman
street R4. The staircase is to be constructed during the next season

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