Pompeii

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Incredible Frescoes Uncovered: A Glimpse into Pompeii's Rich History

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Stunning ancient Roman frescoes depicting Greek mythology scenes unearthed in Pompeii, shedding light on the lavish lives of the ancient Romans. #Pompeii #ArtDiscovery

Stunning frescoes revealing scenes from Greek mythology have been unearthed in the banqueting room of a large house in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. Buried under 4 to 6 meters of volcanic ash and pumice during the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, Pompeii has emerged as a treasure trove of historical and artistic wonders. The frescoes found in the banquet hall are hailed as among the finest uncovered in Pompeii, offering a captivating glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the ancient Romans.

The discovery of hidden paintings, including one showcasing the meeting between Helen and Paris from Greek mythology, adds a layer of mystique to the site. These new findings provide valuable insights into the daily lives and cultural influences of the ancient Pompeiians, highlighting the intertwined nature of art, myth, and history in this ancient civilization.

Archaeologists continue to delve into Pompeii's secrets, unearthing astonishing artworks that enrich our understanding of the past. The black-walled banqueting hall adorned with mythological scenes stands as a testament to the artistic brilliance and grandeur of Pompeii's elite, who once feasted in its shadowed splendor.

Excitingly, the excavation project in Pompeii has also revealed a treasure trove of frescoes capturing episodes from the Trojan War, shedding light on the ancient Romans' fascination with epic tales. These remarkable discoveries not only expand our knowledge of Pompeii's artistic heritage but also offer a window into the enduring legacy of Greek and Roman mythology in the visual arts.

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Stunning frescoes revealed at Pompeii (Art Newspaper)

Depicting scenes from Greek mythology, the works were discovered in the banqueting room of a large house in the ancient Roman city.

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Frescos discovery among the finest uncovered at Roman Pompeii (HeritageDaily)

Pompeii, along with the Roman town of Herculaneum, were buried under 4 to 6 metres of volcanic ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.

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Stunning new Roman frescoes uncovered at Pompeii, the ancient ... (CBS News)

Experts say the frescoes on the walls of an ancient banquet hall in Pompeii are among the finest ever found in the city destroyed by a volcano almost 2000 ...

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Hidden painting is discovered at Pompeii after 2000 years: Stunning ... (Daily Mail)

One of the stunning artworks depicts Helen of Troy, a beautiful woman in Greek mythology, meeting Paris, prince of Troy, for the first time. According to legend ...

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New Discoveries of Stunning Artworks Unearthed at Pompeii - Arise ... (Arise News)

Exciting Pompeii excavation reveals stunning frescos, Greek mythology scenes and insights into ancient Roman life. In a recent excavation at Pompeii, ...

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Breathtaking new paintings found at ancient city of Pompeii (Saudi Gazette)

Stunning artworks have been uncovered in a new excavation at Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried in an eruption from Mount Vesuvius in AD79.

Banquet Hall Frescoes Unearthered In Pompeii (Barron's)

A black-walled banqueting hall decorated with scenes from Greek mythology, where ancient Romans feasted by candlelight, has been unearthed in Pompeii, ...

Project to shore up Pompeii yields stunning black banquet hall, with ... (Spectrum News NY1)

Archaeologists excavating new sites in Pompeii have uncovered a sumptuous banquet hall decorated with intricately frescoed mythological characters inspired ...

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2000-year-old hidden paintings discovered at Pompeii (RTE.ie)

A black-walled dining hall with 2000-year-old paintings inspired by the Trojan War has been discovered during excavations at the Roman city of Pompeii, ...

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Helen of Troy: Pompeii excavators unearth treasure chest of frescos (Telegraph.co.uk)

Academics say the large banquet hall and crop of new discoveries build a clearer picture of how ancient Romans lived.

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Banquet room with preserved frescoes unearthed among Pompeii ... (The Guardian)

'Black room' with frescoes inspired by Trojan war described as one of most striking discoveries ever made at site in southern Italy.

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Pompeii: Stunning new paintings unearthed at ancient buried city (The Independent)

Elaborate frescos depicting Greek legend Helen of Troy and the god Apollo have been uncovered in new excavation.

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Stunning frescoes of mythological characters uncovered in Pompeii (CNN)

Ancient Romans were enjoying more than just the food during their feasts, a new discovery at the archaeological site of Pompeii has shown.

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Dining hall with Trojan War decorations uncovered in Pompeii (www.ekathimerini.com)

A black-walled dining hall with 2000-year-old paintings inspired by the Trojan War has been discovered during excavations at the Roman city of Pompeii, ...

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Striking Roman paintings uncovered in Pompeii after nearly 2000 ... (NBC News)

Buried and unseen for nearly 2000 years, a series of striking paintings showing Helen of Troy and other Greek heroes has been uncovered in the ruined Roman ...

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A Dining Room With Stunning Wall Murals Unearthed in Pompeii (artnet News)

The murals feature characters and scenes inspired by the Trojan War. Ancient Pompeiian mural of a nude woman holding a red cape, a swan at her. Mural on a ...

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Stunning frescoes of mythological characters uncovered in Pompeii (CNN International)

Ancient Romans were enjoying more than just the food during their feasts, a new discovery at the archaeological site of Pompeii has shown.

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Frescoes Uncovered in a 'Black Room' Banquet Hall at Pompeii (ARTnews)

Preserved frescoes from the ancient Roman city Pompeii have been revealed as part of a recently excavated banquet hall on site, the archaeological park ...

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Roman art showing Helen of Troy discovered in Pompeii 2000 years ... (Central Florida Future)

Several rare Roman paintings were uncovered in the ruins of Pompeii in a dining room depicting Greek mythology from Helen of Troy to Apollo.

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The latest discoveries show that Pompeii is the gift that keeps giving ... (The Independent)

As incredible new discoveries are found at the archaeological site, Professor of classics Michael Scott and presenter of 'Italy's Invisible Cities' takes a ...

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Archaeologists excavating new sites in Pompeii uncover sumptuous ... (Bromsgrove Advertiser)

The banquet hall was used for refined entertaining and features black walls, a technique that prevented the smoke from oil lamps from being seen.

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Fresco discovery shows Pompeii is the 'archaeological gift that ... (iNews)

During a dig at the ancient city, which was buried following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD, archaeologists found frescoes depicting figures such as ...

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Frescoes buried by volcano uncovered in ancient dining room in ... (The Washington Post)

In the ancient city of Pompeii, which was preserved under a blanket of ash and smoke from Mount Vesuvius volcano eruption in 79 A.D., archaeologists have ...

Unearthing Pompeii: Professor Michael Scott delves into recent ... (University of Warwick)

Pompeii continues to reveal its secrets, fascinating historians and archaeologists alike. Amidst the ashes of antiquity, Michael Scott, Professor of ...

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Archaeologists excavating new sites in Pompeii uncover sumptuous ... (Dunfermline Press)

The banquet hall was used for refined entertaining and features black walls, a technique that prevented the smoke from oil lamps from being seen.

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