Terracotta tiles ‘go green’


An aerial view showing the ‘Villa of Mysteries’, which has been partly retiled with solar panels in Pompeii. — AFP

POMPEII is shining a light on mysterious rites of ancient Rome, thanks to terracotta-style solar roof tiles installed on one of its most famous villas.

The traditional-looking tiles have solar photovoltaic cells inside, allowing the Unesco World Heritage Site to preserve its aesthetics while generating clean energy to illuminate its frescoes.

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