"Discovery: Ancient Banquet Room with Preserved Frescoes Unearthed in Pompeii"

A banquet room adorned with well-preserved frescoes depicting scenes from the Trojan war has been uncovered in Pompeii, Italy. The "black room" was a refined setting for entertaining guests and features mythological artworks, including depictions of Helen of Troy, Paris, and Apollo. The room's sophisticated mosaic floor and courtyard with a staircase have also been revealed, along with other discoveries in the Regio IX area, such as a cramped bakery and Nativity-style statuettes. Pompeii continues to surprise archaeologists with its significant and beautiful findings, showcasing the city's rich history before it was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79.