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What Did Ancient Pompeians Burn as Offerings to Their Gods? New Research Reveals the Surprising Answer

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An analysis of incense burners discovered in the doomed city identified traces of resin imported from sub-Saharan Africa or Asia, testifying to Pompeii's extensive trade networks

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What Did Ancient Pompeians Burn as Offerings to Their Gods? New Research Reveals the Surprising Answer

An analysis of incense burners discovered in the doomed city identified traces of resin imported from sub-Saharan Africa or Asia, testifying to Pompeii's extensive trade networks

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Smithsonian Mag broke the news in United States on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
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