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Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered 2,000-year-old "violent" doodles drawn by children, depicting gladiators and hunters. These drawings, found on a wall along Via dell'Abbondanza, reflect the real-life violence children witnessed in Roman amphitheaters. The discovery sheds light on childhood in ancient Rome and the impact of exposure to violence on young minds.
Archaeologists in Pompeii have discovered charcoal sketches by children, depicting violent scenes such as gladiator fights, likely witnessed in the city's amphitheatre. These naive drawings, found on a house wall, suggest that even young children were exposed to extreme violence. Other recent finds include a unique portrait of a hooded child with a dog, and a black-walled dining hall with mythological paintings, all part of ongoing excavations in the ancient city destroyed by Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago.
Archaeologists in Pompeii have discovered charcoal sketches by children, depicting violent scenes such as gladiator fights, likely witnessed in the ancient city's amphitheatre. These naive drawings, found on a house wall, were probably made by children aged six or seven. Other recent finds include a unique portrait of a hooded child with a dog, and a black-walled dining hall with mythological paintings.
Children's sketches depicting violent gladiator scenes have been discovered in Pompeii, indicating that even young children in ancient times were exposed to extreme violence. The drawings, found in a residential area, show gladiators and hunters battling animals and suggest that the children likely witnessed these events firsthand. The discovery highlights the impact of such violence on the psychological development of children in ancient Rome.