An acropolis that has kept its secrets for thousands of years is being investigated by archaeologists in what was once the greek colony of que me in italy. The elite of the region are typically buried in long, sealed tombs here, according to these specialists. However, inside one of these vaults, the group finds a complex mural that brings to light a long-forgotten past. The hidden history of an ancient italian city has been revealed by the mesmerizing 2000-year-old mural. Ever since the phoenicians first arrived on the shores of what is now italy in the 10th century bc, this mediterranean country has been a melting pot of different cultures. But even though the romans arguably take up most of the pages in school history books today, the truth is that many different civilizations have left their marks on this part of the world. Back in the eighth century bc, for example, the homeland of the ancient greeks was under threat. So spurred on by crises such as climate change and famine, the greek spread out to colonize and trade with other lands, and soon enough, greek settlements had sprung up in sicily and on the italian peninsula.