The hiring of a German to oversee Pompeii, one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites, has led to two of the four members of the city’s scientific committee stepping down in protest at his proposed methods.
Gabriel Zuchtriegel, 39, won out over 43 other applicants to take the helm as a new age of discoveries begins at the Roman city that was buried in ash and pumice when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD79.
The German archaeologist is said to have made a good impression as manager of the Greek temple complex at Paestum, 62 miles south of Naples. He was recruited in 2015 as part of a drive to encourage international talent to shake up Italy’s dusty museums and historical sites.
Gabriel Zuchtriegel is accused of lacking experience
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