"Pompeii's Remarkable Discoveries: Unearthing Ancient Banquet Hall, Trojan War Paintings, and Helen of Troy's Art"

Archaeologists excavating Pompeii uncovered a well-preserved banquet hall adorned with paintings inspired by the Trojan War, likely used for refined entertaining and conversation starters. The discovery was made during a project aimed at preserving the ruins of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that provides a complete picture of an ancient Roman city. The hall, about 45 feet long and 18 feet wide, features paintings of figures like Helen of Troy and Apollo, and its black walls were designed to hide smoke from oil lamps. This find sheds light on the lifestyle of the middle class and servants in Pompeii, as previous excavations had focused on the city's upper-class residents.