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A trove of artifacts recovered from the black market goes on display in Naples
A trove of artifacts recovered from the black market goes on display in Naples
Published on Apr 12, 2025 08:29 PM IST
AP |
Pompeii unearths ‘extremely rare’ painting of wine god Dionysus and Bacchantes
Archaeologists have uncovered a rare frieze in Pompeii depicting a ritual honoring Dionysus, the god of wine.
Published on Feb 27, 2025 08:02 AM IST
AFP |
New Pompeii excavation reveals a large private thermal complex built 2,000 years ago
New Pompeii excavation reveals a large private thermal complex built 2,000 years ago
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 05:47 PM IST
AP |
Visiting Pompeii this year? Know big changes on ticketing and tour access
Planning a Pompeii trip? Here’s why you will need personalised tickets starting next week
Published on Nov 09, 2024 03:33 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Rome
Visiting Italy? Check out this 'prison bakery' in ancient Roman city of Pompeii
Archaeologists discover 'prison bakery' in ancient Pompeii, the second most visited tourist destination in Italy after the Colosseum in Rome.
Published on Dec 10, 2023 02:14 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Pompeii discovery sheds light on life under slavery
Italy's Culture Ministry said details discovered in an excavated bedroom show conditions under which enslaved people had to live in Pompeii.
Published on Aug 21, 2023 01:40 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
A wall painting found in Pompeii doesn't depict Italy's iconic dish
The image is believed to be a focaccia covered with fruit, including pomegranate and possibly dates, finished with spices or a type of pesto, experts said.
Published on Jun 29, 2023 12:39 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Milan
2,000-year-old statue of Greek god Eros discovered in Italy
According to the Italian culture ministry officials, these new findings would shine new light on what religious life was like in an ancient city.
Published on Apr 17, 2023 08:44 PM IST
In rare find, archaeologists discover 2000-year-old ‘slave room’ in Italian city
The little room with three beds, a ceramic pot and a wooden chest was discovered during a dig at the Villa of Civita Giuliana, a suburban villa just a few hundred metres from the rest of the ancient city of Pompeii.
Published on Nov 06, 2021 09:00 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Sharangee Dutta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Almost perfectly preserved ancient ceremonial carriage unearthed near Pompeii
The almost perfectly preserved four-wheeled carriage made of iron, bronze and tin was found near the stables of an ancient villa at Civita Giuliana.
Published on Feb 28, 2021 12:15 AM IST
Reuters |
Archaeologists uncover ancient ceremonial carriage near Pompeii
Pompeii, 23 km (14 miles) southeast of Naples, was home to about 13,000 people when it was buried under ash, pumice pebbles and dust as it endured the force of an eruption equivalent to many atomic bombs.
Published on Feb 27, 2021 06:52 PM IST
Reuters |
Pompeii's museum reborn to show off intriguing finds from excavation site
The Antiquarium's displays also document Pompeii's history as a settlement several centuries before it became a flourishing Roman city.
Published on Jan 27, 2021 11:55 AM IST
AP |