CBSNews reports: Stunning Roman frescoes have been uncovered by archeologists in Pompeii, the ancient city destroyed by an eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius in the year 79 AD. Experts say the newly discovered frescoes are among the finest ever to emerge at the renowned archeological site. … The works of art line the high walls of what was once a large banquet hall. The walls themselves were painted mostly black, and the figures on the frescoes appear to emerge from the shadows.
A fresco discovered on the wall of a banquet hall in the volcano-destroyed ancient Italian city of Pompeii depicts the mythological meeting of Prince Paris and Helen of Troy. Photo courtesy BBC-Jonathan Amos
The recent excavations have revealed that at the time of the eruption a construction project was ongoing at the property. Tool and building materials were found waiting for workers to continue work. The destruction of Pompeii in 79 AD, while it was deadly at the time, has provided amazing archeological sites for the study of Roman life of the times.
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What an interesting discovery.
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It would be thrilling to be on a dig and find frescoes like these!
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Amazing! The place was frozen in time when the volcano blew. Imaging being a citizen when that happened!
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That would certainly have been a terrifying way to meet the end! It is haunting seeing the casts of people and animals that were caught in the pyroclastic cloud.
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I’ve seen the casts, they look like they were horrified. 😭
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For sure a terrible way to go.
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Cool!
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I can imagine the excitement as these frescoes were uncovered to see the light for the first time in 2000+ years!
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