Children's Violent Gladiator Drawings Unearthed in Pompeii
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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.
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- Archaeologists discover 'extremely violent' drawings by children in Pompeii The Independent
- Pompeii gladiator drawings suggest children saw ‘extreme form’ of violence CNN
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- Newly discovered drawings in Pompeii indicate children saw gladiators in bloody action Art Newspaper
- Graffiti depicting gladiators found during Pompeii excavations HeritageDaily
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