First cathedral of Amalfi discovered during excavations . A sensational historic discovery . One of the most sensational discoveries made by archeologists is the uncovering of the first Cathedral of Amalfi , Italy , during excavations . The original Cathedral was built about the year 900 and is of stone . It was believed that the ruins had been entirely demoloished but it has been proved without doubt that the Church of the Crucifixion incorporates the remains of the ancient structure of Amalfi Cathedral a marvel of mediaeval architecture . The wall of the Ancient Amalfi Cathedral uncovered during the repairs to the church . March 1933