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New pieces of ancient art discovered at excavation site in Pompeii

Archaeologists in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii have discovered an unusually tiny house with well-preserved frescoes of mythological scenes, Reuters reports photo: www.reuters.com The dwelling, named the House of Phaedra in honour of the mythological queen of Athens, who is depicted on one of the wall paintings, sheds light on changing architectural styles in the 1st century AD, the Pompeii archaeological park said in a statement. “Despite its small size, the house ‘strikes us for the high ...

29.10.2024
Pompeii , excavation , fresco , Italy

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