A new archaeological discovery in Pompeii has unveiled a bath complex inside a private domus, accompanied by a banquet hall. This find stands as a clear example of how Roman architecture not only addressed functional needs but also served as a stage to showcase the social and cultural status of its owners. The discovery took […]
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Famous Alexander Mosaic found in Pompeii is made with 10-color tesserae from Italy, Greece, the Iberian Peninsula, and Tunisia
The Alexander Mosaic, housed in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN), is one of the most significant works of Roman antiquity. This mosaic, with monumental dimensions (583 x 325 cm) and composed of approximately 1.9 million tesserae, depicts the Battle of Issus, where Alexander the Great led the Macedonians to victory against the Persian […]
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A Colonnaded Hall with Exceptional Frescoes of Hunting and Fishing Still Lifes Found in Pompeii
Pompeii continues to astonish the world with discoveries that shed light on the most fascinating details of life in the Roman world. Recent findings in Regions IX and V stand out not only for their artistic beauty but also for the insight they provide into the customs, economy, and traditions of a society that continues […]
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The Controversial Date of Pompeii’s Destruction: August 24th, as Pliny the Younger Wrote, Remains the Most Probable
In the vast network of historical and scientific debates, few enigmas have sparked as much fascination as the exact date of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius that buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 AD. This catastrophic event continues to be a subject of study and controversy among archaeologists, historians, and natural science […]
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Analysis Reveals Most Inhabitants of Pompeii Originated from the Eastern Mediterranean
Recent research conducted by the University of Florence, Harvard University, and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig has challenged longstanding interpretations about the origins of Pompeii’s inhabitants through the use of ancient DNA. Genetic testing has revealed an unexpected diversity in gender and kinship relations, offering a new perspective on life in […]
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The House of Phaedra, an Atrium-less Home with Exceptional Decorations, Discovered in Pompeii
Recent excavations in the Insula dei Casti Amanti, located in the vibrant central neighborhood of the ancient city of Pompeii, have brought to light a new and fascinating house without an atrium, filled with refined decorations. This discovery offers us a unique opportunity to understand the social and architectural changes Pompeii experienced in the 1st […]
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Two More Victims of the Eruption, Along with a Small Treasure of Coins and Precious Ornaments, Found in Pompeii
Discoveries continue in the excavation area of Regio IX, Insula 10 of Pompeii, where archaeological investigations are being carried out as part of a broader project aimed at securing the excavation fronts. The latest finding, for which an initial scientific overview was recently published in the Pompeii Excavations E-Journal, is a space where two victims […]
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Fields of Artichokes and Vegetables Preserved Under the Ashes of the 79 AD Eruption and a Pre-Roman Necropolis with Punic Amphorae, Discovered in Pompeii
Modernization work on the railway line in the Municipality of Pompeii and the construction of an underground parking lot on Via Fucci, behind the Pompei Santuario station, have brought to light occupation levels predating Roman colonization, in an area located about 400 meters east of the Porta Sarno in the Pompeii Archaeological Park. The most […]
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Discoveries at Pompeii Suggest Another Natural Disaster Made Vesuvius Eruption Even More Deadly
The tragic demise of Pompeii’s inhabitants during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD has long been attributed mainly to volcanic causes such as ashfall and hot gases. However, recent research indicates this may not be the full story. Volcanologists, geologists, and anthropologists have shifted their focus to the potential impact of concurrent earthquakes. […]
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A Roman Tomb Discovered in Pompeii Reveals the Existence of an Unknown Imperial Position in Northern Hispania
A brilliant military career, then a pleasant retirement in Pompeii, in the Campanian city famous for the beauty of the landscape and the views of the Gulf of Naples, which also attracted figures like Cicero and Agrippa. This is what emerges from the inscription on a tomb found during the work to create a functional […]
