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Archaeologists Discover ‘Sumptuous’ Frescoes at Ancient Villa Preserved by Mount Vesuvius’ Eruption
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Archaeologists Discover ‘Sumptuous’ Frescoes at Ancient Villa Preserved by Mount Vesuvius’ Eruption
Fragments of a peahen, a comedic theatrical mask and other intriguing finds are providing new insights into the history of the Villa of Poppaea Archaeologists unearthed a fresco depicting a peahen that mirrors a peacock found on another part of the same wall. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E., ash and volcanic debris blanketed Pompeii, freezing the ancient Roman city in time for centuries to come. Yet the destruction extended well beyond P…
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