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Ancient Roman wall plaster fragments have been uncovered in London, revealing vibrant frescoes and the first known Roman Britain painter's signature, offering new insights into Roman art and daily life in Londinium. The discovery at Southwark includes intricate designs, graffiti, and influences from across the Roman Empire, with ongoing research and plans for public display.
Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered a rare blue room with frescoes depicting female figures and allegorical representations of agriculture and pastoralism. The room, believed to be a shrine or ritual space, also contained construction materials, oyster shells, amphorae, and bronze items. This discovery is part of a larger project to secure a vast area of the ancient city.
Archaeologists at Pompeii have discovered a banquet hall with well-preserved frescoes depicting mythological scenes from the Trojan War, including Paris and Helen, and Apollo attempting to seduce Cassandra. The "black room," named for its soot-concealing walls, is described as a refined setting for entertaining during convivial moments. The excavation is part of a broader project aimed at securing the perimeter between excavated and unexcavated areas, and has so far unearthed two interconnected dwellings with sumptuously decorated living spaces, indicating significant renovations prior to the eruption.
Archaeologists in Pompeii have unearthed a banquet hall adorned with frescoes depicting figures from the Trojan War, such as Helen of Troy. This discovery provides insight into the ancient Roman city's artistic and cultural influences.
Rare Roman frescoes depicting scenes from the Trojan War, including Helen of Troy and Cassandra, have been uncovered in a dining room in the ruins of Pompeii, buried under ash for nearly 2,000 years. The paintings, found in a recently excavated area, showcase mythological characters and themes of heroism and fate. The discovery also revealed interconnected houses and a pile of building materials, shedding new light on life in Pompeii before the catastrophic volcanic eruption in 79 A.D.
Archaeologists have revealed new frescoes in a banquet hall in Pompeii, shedding light on the ancient art and culture of the city. The vibrant and well-preserved paintings depict scenes of a banquet, including a still life of a glass bowl with fruit and a figure playing a lyre. The discovery adds to the rich tapestry of archaeological finds in Pompeii, offering valuable insights into the daily life and customs of its inhabitants.
In Pompeii, archaeologists have discovered well-preserved frescoes in a banquet hall, depicting scenes from the Trojan War myth, including Apollo attempting to seduce Cassandra and Zeus seducing Queen Leda. These paintings are associated with the Third Style of Roman wall painting, characterized by small, finely painted figures on monochromatic backgrounds. The banquet hall was likely used for evening feasts, with the flickering light of lamps creating the illusion of movement in the images. The discovery provides insight into the high-status residential properties in Pompeii's Regio IX and the artistic tastes of its inhabitants.
A series of well-preserved frescoes depicting scenes from the Trojan War, including Helen of Troy and other Greek heroes, has been uncovered in a dining room in Pompeii, offering a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of wealthy Romans. The discovery, part of the unexcavated area of Pompeii, also revealed charcoal drawings of gladiators and a stylized phallus, possibly belonging to Aulus Rustius Verus, a rich politician. The finding underscores the vast amount of Pompeii still buried and the ongoing efforts to preserve and protect the ancient city.
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.
Archeologists in Pompeii have uncovered stunning Roman frescoes in a banquet hall, depicting scenes from mythology including the Greek god Apollo trying to seduce the priestess Cassandra and Prince Paris meeting Helen of Troy. The frescoes, among the finest at the site, are being protected with temporary roofing and plaster glue. Other recent discoveries include a smashed fresco puzzle, skeletons of possible trapped slaves, and a frozen-in-time construction site, shedding light on the lives of the city's inhabitants before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
A black-walled dining hall with 2,000-year-old paintings inspired by the Trojan War has been discovered during excavations at the Roman city of Pompeii, shedding light on ancient banquets and the use of oil lamps for illumination. The site has seen increased archaeological activity due to a European Union-funded project aimed at preserving the historic location, with the newly discovered frescoes depicting themes of heroism and fate from Greek mythology.
Archaeologists excavating new sites in Pompeii have uncovered a sumptuous banquet hall adorned with frescoes of mythological characters inspired by the Trojan War, part of a project to shore up the ancient city. The black-walled hall, used for refined entertaining, features figures like Helen of Troy and Apollo, designed to entertain guests and provide conversation starters. The excavations aim to improve the hydrogeological structure of the park as the region copes with climate extremes threatening the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Archaeologists and filmmakers have uncovered a stunning secret at Pompeii - a pristine fresco of Helen of Troy and other characters from the Trojan war, remarkably well-preserved despite being buried for 2,000 years. The frescoes, found in a dining room, appear to have been created shortly before the eruption of Vesuvius, making them some of the last works of art from that time.