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In Pompeii, under the Foro Civile, a complex rainwater drainage system is present. It resulted from several ancient urbanisation actions and it was partly explored in the 20th century, in order to restore its original function and to bring rainwater outside the archaeological area. In recent years, the system showed drawbacks in its rain collection power in case of heavy rainstorms. In order to gain a deeper understanding of the system and its drawbacks, the Applied Research Laboratory of the Pompeii Archaeological Park and the Cocceius Association signed an agreement that provides for an undergoing speleo-archaeological research action, aimed at checking and reviewing the known data. The action goals are the identification of the passages structural characteristics and potential breakdown causes, together with the definition of ways to restore a full, sustainable and lasting functionality.

Furthermore, explorations are providing new invaluable information, aimed at a better understanding of surface structures and of site development between the 2nd century b.C. and 79 AD. Cavers explored some never before investigated passages and the research identified several water in-flow and out-flow points coming from the superimposed structures. New data are helpful in understanding the design criteria of ancient architects and in establishing a knowledge base aimed at driving future conservation and restoration actions by the Pompeii Archaeological Park.