Archaeologists in Pompeii have unearthed a “once-in-a-century” discovery which has been buried under piles of rock and ash in the ancient city for over 2,000 years. The news was revealed exclusively to BBC News.

Everything was functional to the staging of a ‘show’ at the center of which was the owner himself,” said the archaeological site’s director Gabriel Zuchtriegel in the release.

A private spa complex belonging to a member of the ancient Roman elite, complete with enormous plunge pool and hot baths, has been discovered by archaeologists in Pompeii.