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archaeology2 years ago•3 min saved

Unveiling Pompeii's Dark Secret: The Bakery Prison of Ancient Slavery

Archaeologists have discovered a prison in ancient Pompeii that was once a bakery where humans and animals were forced to grind grain for bread. The prison had minimal windows and only one doorway, leading to the enslavers' lavish home. The remains of three individuals were found inside, suggesting it was operational during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The ruins align with historical accounts of the backbreaking labor endured by slaves in ancient Rome. The excavation of Pompeii and Herculaneum has provided valuable insights into Roman life.

via Daily Mail|

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archaeology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Pompeii's Dark Secret: A Bakery-Prison Unearthed"

Archaeologists have discovered a cramped room with barred windows in Pompeii, believed to have been a bakery-prison for enslaved people. The small space, devoid of external views, would have confined individuals to grind grain for bread-making. The discovery sheds light on the harsh realities of ancient slavery, where enslaved people were subjected to brute violence and restricted freedom of movement. The bakery-prison was separate from the rest of the house, with no external access, and evidence suggests that donkeys were also confined and forced to walk blindfolded. The excavation site, located in a house undergoing renovations at the time of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79, contained the remains of three individuals.

via Newser|

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