"Rare Blue Shrine with Frescoes Unearthed in Pompeii"
TL;DR
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.
Topics:worldarchaeology#ancient-rome#archaeological-discovery#archaeology#excavation#frescoes#pompeii
- Pompeii archaeologists uncover incredibly rare blue room with frescoes Euronews
- A blue painted shrine is the latest discovery in Pompeii 'treasure chest' Yahoo! Voices
- Discovery at Pompeii reveals owner with the blues The Times
- Pompeii: new excavations in Regio IX reveal a shrine with blue walls Agenzia Nova
- “Sacrarium” with Paintings Depicting Allegories of the Seasons, Agriculture, and Pastoralism, Discovered in Pompeii LBV Magazine
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