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.
Depicting scenes from Greek mythology, the works were discovered in the banqueting room of a large house in the ancient Roman city.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Exciting Pompeii excavation reveals stunning frescos, Greek mythology scenes and insights into ancient Roman life. In a recent excavation at Pompeii, ...
Stunning artworks have been uncovered in a new excavation at Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried in an eruption from Mount Vesuvius in AD79.
A black-walled banqueting hall decorated with scenes from Greek mythology, where ancient Romans feasted by candlelight, has been unearthed in Pompeii, ...
Archaeologists excavating new sites in Pompeii have uncovered a sumptuous banquet hall decorated with intricately frescoed mythological characters inspired ...
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, ...
Academics say the large banquet hall and crop of new discoveries build a clearer picture of how ancient Romans lived.
'Black room' with frescoes inspired by Trojan war described as one of most striking discoveries ever made at site in southern Italy.
Elaborate frescos depicting Greek legend Helen of Troy and the god Apollo have been uncovered in new excavation.
Ancient Romans were enjoying more than just the food during their feasts, a new discovery at the archaeological site of Pompeii has shown.
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ancient Romans were enjoying more than just the food during their feasts, a new discovery at the archaeological site of Pompeii has shown.
Preserved frescoes from the ancient Roman city Pompeii have been revealed as part of a recently excavated banquet hall on site, the archaeological park ...
Several rare Roman paintings were uncovered in the ruins of Pompeii in a dining room depicting Greek mythology from Helen of Troy to Apollo.
As incredible new discoveries are found at the archaeological site, Professor of classics Michael Scott and presenter of 'Italy's Invisible Cities' takes a ...
The banquet hall was used for refined entertaining and features black walls, a technique that prevented the smoke from oil lamps from being seen.
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 ...
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 ...
Pompeii continues to reveal its secrets, fascinating historians and archaeologists alike. Amidst the ashes of antiquity, Michael Scott, Professor of ...
The banquet hall was used for refined entertaining and features black walls, a technique that prevented the smoke from oil lamps from being seen.