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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.
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.
Archaeologists at the ancient site of Pompeii have uncovered a frescoed dining room featuring panels depicting figures associated with the Trojan War, providing insight into the lives of the city's wealthier inhabitants. The dining room is part of an excavation project aimed at preserving the site and showcases mythological couples such as Helen of Troy and Paris, Leda and Zeus, and Cassandra. The dark walls were designed to prevent soot from candle smoke, and the flickering light of lamps would make the images appear to move, creating an immersive dining experience.
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.