Giuseppe Maggi, also known as Peppino, a 95-year-old archaeologist who recreated the history of the Herculaneum archeological park, died at home in Naples. Former director of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples as well as the Herculaneum and Oplontis excavations, his name is associated with the Herculaneum Boat, discovered on August 3, 1982: over 9 meters long, it was preserved thanks to the absence of oxygen. It was thus discovered that the boat could be operated by three pairs of rowers. Artifacts discovered alongside it included broken ropes, bronze combs, a wicker basket, garlic and spring onions floating in the muck, and even a little wooden piggy bank with two coins, one silver and one bronze, both displaying Emperor Vespasian's face. The relic is displayed in a unique pavilion in the Herculaneum Archaeological Park and has been enjoyed by people from all over the world. During the 1970s and 1980s, Maggi led efforts to improve the accessibility and understanding of Herculaneum's archeological area. His efforts resulted in the finding of the Suburban Baths complex, along with the discovery of the original heating system.