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Ancient Roman Frescoes Uncovered in London Archaeological Dig

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Ancient Roman Frescoes Uncovered in London Archaeological Dig
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Archaeologists in London have painstakingly reconstructed fragments of Roman frescoes from a luxury villa in Southwark, revealing vibrant images of fruit, flowers, and musical instruments, dating back over 1,800 years, and shedding light on the affluent Roman community that once inhabited the area.

Topics:worldhistory#ancient-art#art-restoration#history#london-archaeology#roman-britain#roman-frescoes
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