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'Extremely rare' paintings unearthed in Pompeii

An extremely rare cycle of paintings depicting a raucous ritual involving the god of wine has been unearthed in Pompeii, according to the archaeological site.
The nearly life-size frieze shows Dionysus with female followers known as bacchantes, illustrating their participation in initiation rituals.
Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli described the discovery as an exceptional historical document, shedding light on classical Mediterranean life.
The paintings date from about 40 to 30 BC, providing insights into initiation rituals related to Dionysus.

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Very rare paintings depicting the god of wine unearthed in Pompeii 2,000 years after city was buried by ash and lava

"It is an exceptional historical document," said Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli.

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Rare Frescoes Unearthed in Pompeii Shed Light on Ancient Rituals

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Frescoes discovered at Pompeii shed light on Bacchanalian mysteries

Life-sized Pompeii paintings give new insight into religious practices in the ancient city.

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Frescoes found in Pompeii shed light on ancient rituals

Archaeologists have uncovered a hall with a well-preserved large fresco in Pompeii, the Italian city devastated by the...

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La Repubblica broke the news in Turin, Italy 5 days ago on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

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