Archaeological Park of PompeiiArchaeologists discovered dozens of personal objects in a Pompeii cupboard that had gone untouched for nearly 2,000 years. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E., the bustling ancient city of Pompeii, near the Bay of Naples, was wiped from the…
“Pompeii means stepping outside the comfort zone of archaeology. It is often regarded as a treasure trove because of the works of art, objects and architecture preserved by the volcano, and that is true to some extent. But there is…
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When Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii in 79 CE, a household cupboard was sealed with everything its owners kept inside. Archaeologists have now emptied it, item by item. In a house on Via dell’Abbondanza, one of the main streets of Pompeii, archaeologists…
The mortal remains of the deceased are a veritable treasure trove of knowledge. For this reason, mummies have long been studied in Egypt, but here too – in Latvian churches and cemeteries – there may well be centuries-old mummified remains that could…
Behind a wooden door that had remained closed for almost twenty centuries, archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered a surprisingly personal collection of household goods. From jewellery to kitchenware: the contents reveal how a Roman household was furnished at the moment…
After accidentally discovering a stone coffin in Hebei (China), experts decided to fill the grave and wait for the appropriate technology. Fifteen years later, the artifact was unearthed. A surprising discovery made while digging a vegetable storage cellar. In the…
The cupboard was found in a house on the Via dell’Abbondanza, one of the main streets running through the ancient city. Pompeii was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79: buildings and thousands of objects were preserved under…
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