News Main Animals Archaeology Dinosaurs Earth History Human Animal Space Tech   AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino |   Frescoes Restored A view of Cimabue's 13th century frescoes on the St. Francis of Assisi Basilica's vault, during an unveiling ceremony of restored works on April 5, 2006. At top center, is the section of the Basilica's ceiling known as St. Matthew's rib vault. St. Francis Basilica suffered severe damage in a 1997 earthquake, which sent thousands of fresco fragments tumbling from the ceiling. | Discovery News Video   « back to article

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