Rare Ancient Wooden Throne Found in Italy    [14-12-2007] Last Tuesday, Italian archaeologists said they found a rare ancient Roman wood and ivory throne. According to them, the throne is the most meaningful piece of wooden furniture ever discovered there. So far, other wooden objects have been dug out in nearby Pompeii. But experts have never found such a significant piece of furniture before. Previously, such pieces have only been observed in paintings or made of marble. "We have never found furniture of such a significant structure and decoration," said Maria Paola Guidobaldi, the head of the dig. The throne was found during an unearthing in the Villa of the Papyri. It is the private house that formerly belonged to Julius Caesar's father-in-law Lucius Calpurnius Piso Caesoninus. The house was built on the slope of Mount Vesuvius. Sadly, the throne is not in good shape. And restoration of the throne is still ongoing. Many restorers are trying hard to piece back together parts of the wooden chair.     출처: 어린이 영자신문 키즈타임즈 (www.kidstimes.net)