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A view of Cimabue's 13th Century frescoes on the St. Francis of Assisi Basilica's vault, during an unveiling ceremony of restored works, Wednesday April 5, 2006. Seen at top center, 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. The basilica and its frescoes have since been restored. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)