While carrying out excavations at a former cinema hall in Verona, a northern city of Italy, experts found an ancient Roman building.

Described as a "miniature Pompeii", the structure is believed to have survived a fire in the old days as experts found that the roof had collapsed and several items of charred wooden furniture were also spotted.

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"A fire seems to have put an end to the attendance of the complex," said Verona’s archaeological superintendent, the department in charge of archaeology for the area.

The building dates back to the second century and has "magnificent frescoed walls"&nbsp;that "evokes a miniature Pompeii", the superintendent said.

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This discovery was made while excavations were being made in the basement of Astra cinema which had been abandoned nearly 20 years ago and is now undergoing renovations.

Although the structure had been damaged in the fire, the “environment was preserved intact, with the magnificent colours of the frescoed walls dating back to the second century,” the superintendent said.

While carrying out excavations at a former cinema hall in Verona, a northern city of Italy, experts found an ancient Roman building. Described as a "miniature Pompeii", the structure is believed to have survived a fire in the old days as experts found that the roof had collapsed and several items of charred wooden furniture were also spotted.

While carrying out excavations at a former cinema hall in Verona, a northern city of Italy, experts found an ancient Roman building. Described as a "miniature Pompeii", the structure is believed to have survived a fire in the old days as experts found that the roof had collapsed and several items of charred wooden furniture were also spotted. WATCH | "A fire seems to have put an end to the attendance of the complex," said Verona’s archaeological superintendent, the department in charge of archaeology for the area. The building dates back to the second century and has "magnificent frescoed walls" that "evokes a miniature Pompeii", the superintendent said. Also read | New dinosaur species discovered in Australia declared the continent's largest This discovery was made while excavations were being made in the basement of Astra cinema which had been abandoned nearly 20 years ago and is now undergoing renovations. Although the structure had been damaged in the fire, the “environment was preserved intact, with the magnificent colours of the frescoed walls dating back to the second century,” the superintendent said.

'Miniature Pompeii': Ancient Roman building found in abandoned cinema hall in Italy

A grand silence hang over the archaeological site of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii on Tuesday (April 27) as it reopened to the public once again after much of the country became a 'yellow zone', easing COVID restrictions.

Italy's ancient Pompeii archaeological site reopens - again

Archaeologists have unearthed a unique ancient-Roman ceremonial carriage from a villa just outside Pompeii, the city buried in a volcanic eruption in 79 AD.

Archaeologists uncover ancient ceremonial carriage near Pompeii

Archaeologists have unearthed a unique ancient-Roman ceremonial carriage from a villa just outside&nbsp;Pompeii, the city buried in a volcanic eruption in 79 AD.

The almost perfectly preserved four-wheeled carriage made of iron, bronze and tin was found near the stables of an ancient villa at Civita Giuliana, around 700 metres (yards) north of the walls of ancient&nbsp;Pompeii.

Massimo Osanna, the outgoing director of the&nbsp;Pompeii&nbsp;archaeological site, said the carriage was the first of its kind discovered in the area, which had so far yielded functional vehicles used for transport and work, but not for ceremonies.

The culture ministry called it "a unique find, without any precedent in Italy."

Pompeii, 23 km (14 miles) southeast of Naples, was home to about 13,000 people when it was buried under ash, pumice pebbles and dust as it endured the force of an eruption equivalent to many atomic bombs.

About two-thirds of the 66-hectare (165-acre) ancient town has been uncovered. The ruins were not discovered until the 16th century and organised excavations began about 1750.

A rare documentation of Greco-Roman life,&nbsp;Pompeii&nbsp;is one of Italy's most popular attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Archaeologists have unearthed a unique ancient-Roman ceremonial carriage from a villa just outside Pompeii, the city buried in a volcanic eruption in 79 AD. The almost perfectly preserved four-wheeled carriage made of iron, bronze and tin was found near the stables of an ancient villa at Civita Giuliana, around 700 metres (yards) north of the walls of ancient Pompeii.

Archaeologists have unearthed a unique ancient-Roman ceremonial carriage from a villa just outside Pompeii, the city buried in a volcanic eruption in 79 AD. The almost perfectly preserved four-wheeled carriage made of iron, bronze and tin was found near the stables of an ancient villa at Civita Giuliana, around 700 metres (yards) north of the walls of ancient Pompeii. Massimo Osanna, the outgoing director of the Pompeii archaeological site, said the carriage was the first of its kind discovered in the area, which had so far yielded functional vehicles used for transport and work, but not for ceremonies. The culture ministry called it "a unique find, without any precedent in Italy." Pompeii, 23 km (14 miles) southeast of Naples, was home to about 13,000 people when it was buried under ash, pumice pebbles and dust as it endured the force of an eruption equivalent to many atomic bombs. About two-thirds of the 66-hectare (165-acre) ancient town has been uncovered. The ruins were not discovered until the 16th century and organised excavations began about 1750. A rare documentation of Greco-Roman life, Pompeii is one of Italy's most popular attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Archaeologists discover ancient street food shop with 2,000-year-old traces in Pompeii

Archaeologists in Italy has discovered an ancient street food shop in the ancient city of Pompeii and unearth frescoed food shop served the ancient equivalent of street food passers by before 79 AD.

Archaeologists unearth frescoed food shop in the ancient city of Pompeii

There is probably no culture or civilization which has not had an array of food, and a group of&nbsp;archaeologists have found yet another evidence of that.

Archaeologists in Pompeii have made a remarkable discovery in the city which was buried in a volcanic eruption in 79 AD. They have unearthed a hot food and drinks shop in the buried city. This shop, as per the experts, is equivalent to the modern-age food street.

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"This is an extraordinary find. It's the first time we are excavating an entire termopolium," said Massimo Ossana, director of the Pompeii archaeological park.

Unveiled on Saturday, the shop was known as&nbsp;termopolium, which is Latin for 'hot drinks counter'. It was discovered&nbsp;in the archaeological park's Regio V site, which is not yet open to the general public.

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The&nbsp;archaeologists were also successful in scraping of traces of food from nearly 2,000 years ago. The scrapings were found in deep terra cotta jars that were used for hot food and were placed by lowering into a counter with circular holes.

Traces of pork, fish, snails and beef were also found in several containers, which points that animals were used in several dishes being served at the counter.

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In the discovery, it can be seen that the front of the counter used to be decorated with brightly-coloured&nbsp;frescoes. Some of the illustrations were also of animals, which the experts believe were the ones being served/used in food items, such as chicken and two ducks hanging upside down.

Archaeologists also found a decorated bronze drinking bowl known as a patera, ceramic jars used for cooking stews and soups, wine flasks and amphora.

"Our preliminary analyses shows that the figures drawn on the front of the counter, represent, at least in part, the food and drink that were sold there," said Valeria Amoretti, a site anthropologist.

Pompeii is a town to southeast of Naples which is believed to be home to nearly 13,000 people before it was burnt to ash after a deadly volcanic eruption. Archaeologists started uncovering the buried town near 1750, and as of now about two-thirds of the town has been uncovered.

There is probably no culture or civilization which has not had an array of food, and a group of archaeologists have found yet another evidence of that. Archaeologists in Pompeii have made a remarkable discovery in the city which was buried in a volcanic eruption in 79 AD.

There is probably no culture or civilization which has not had an array of food, and a group of archaeologists have found yet another evidence of that. Archaeologists in Pompeii have made a remarkable discovery in the city which was buried in a volcanic eruption in 79 AD. They have unearthed a hot food and drinks shop in the buried city. This shop, as per the experts, is equivalent to the modern-age food street. Also read| Pompeii for all: Ancient city now accessible to wheelchair users "This is an extraordinary find. It's the first time we are excavating an entire termopolium," said Massimo Ossana, director of the Pompeii archaeological park. Unveiled on Saturday, the shop was known as termopolium, which is Latin for 'hot drinks counter'. It was discovered in the archaeological park's Regio V site, which is not yet open to the general public. Also read| Skeletons of rich man and his 'male slave' found from ashes at Pompeii excavation The archaeologists were also successful in scraping of traces of food from nearly 2,000 years ago. The scrapings were found in deep terra cotta jars that were used for hot food and were placed by lowering into a counter with circular holes. Traces of pork, fish, snails and beef were also found in several containers, which points that animals were used in several dishes being served at the counter. Also read| Israel unveils parts of Herod's palace buried by Judean king In the discovery, it can be seen that the front of the counter used to be decorated with brightly-coloured frescoes. Some of the illustrations were also of animals, which the experts believe were the ones being served/used in food items, such as chicken and two ducks hanging upside down. Archaeologists also found a decorated bronze drinking bowl known as a patera, ceramic jars used for cooking stews and soups, wine flasks and amphora. "Our preliminary analyses shows that the figures drawn on the front of the counter, represent, at least in part, the food and drink that were sold there," said Valeria Amoretti, a site anthropologist. Pompeii is a town to southeast of Naples which is believed to be home to nearly 13,000 people before it was burnt to ash after a deadly volcanic eruption. Archaeologists started uncovering the buried town near 1750, and as of now about two-thirds of the town has been uncovered.

Ancient food and hot drinks shop uncovered in Pompeii

Skeletal remains of a rich man and his male slave from nearly 2,000 years ago were discovered in an archaeological park in Pompeii, Italy.

The officials at the&nbsp;archaeological park in Italy confirmed the discovery on Sunday. Parts of skulls and bones were found during an excavation of the ruins of an ancient and elegant villa that held a panoramic view of the Mediterranean Sea on the outskirts of a Roman city, which disappeared during the period of 79 AD.

This area is the same one where remains of&nbsp;three harnessed horses were found in 2017.

It is being believed the first skeleton is of a rich man and the second one is of his 'male slave', both of whom were trying to run to safety after the&nbsp;Mount Vesuvius erupted. The two were, assumably, saved from the eruption. However, they got engulfed by a powerful volcanic blast that took place the next morning. This morning blast, as per the experts, "apparently invaded the area from many points, surrounding and burying the victims in ash."

The skeletons were discovered in a lying position. The two were lying next to each other on their backs and were covered in a layer of grey ash which was reportedly at least 2 metres deep.

"The victims were probably looking for shelter in the cryptoporticus, in this underground space, where they thought they were better protected," explained&nbsp;Massimo Osanna, the director-general of the archaeological park run by the jurisdiction of the Italian Culture Ministry.

The&nbsp;Mount Vesuvius is still an active volcano.

Skeletal remains of a rich man and his male slave from nearly 2,000 years ago were discovered in an archaeological park in Pompeii, Italy. The officials at the archaeological park in Italy confirmed the discovery on Sunday.

Skeletal remains of a rich man and his male slave from nearly 2,000 years ago were discovered in an archaeological park in Pompeii, Italy. The officials at the archaeological park in Italy confirmed the discovery on Sunday. Parts of skulls and bones were found during an excavation of the ruins of an ancient and elegant villa that held a panoramic view of the Mediterranean Sea on the outskirts of a Roman city, which disappeared during the period of 79 AD. This area is the same one where remains of three harnessed horses were found in 2017. It is being believed the first skeleton is of a rich man and the second one is of his 'male slave', both of whom were trying to run to safety after the Mount Vesuvius erupted. The two were, assumably, saved from the eruption. However, they got engulfed by a powerful volcanic blast that took place the next morning. This morning blast, as per the experts, "apparently invaded the area from many points, surrounding and burying the victims in ash." The skeletons were discovered in a lying position. The two were lying next to each other on their backs and were covered in a layer of grey ash which was reportedly at least 2 metres deep. "The victims were probably looking for shelter in the cryptoporticus, in this underground space, where they thought they were better protected," explained Massimo Osanna, the director-general of the archaeological park run by the jurisdiction of the Italian Culture Ministry. The Mount Vesuvius is still an active volcano.

Skeletons of rich man and his 'male slave' found from ashes at Pompeii excavation

A Canadian tourist who stole mosaic tiles, parts of an amphora and a ceramics piece from the city of Pompeii 15 years ago, returned them saying they brought "bad luck".

The woman, identified as Nicole sent a package containing the artefacts to a travel agent in the southern Italian city of Pompeii, along with a confession letter.&nbsp;

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She wrote that she was in her early 20s when she visited the city's archaeological park in 2005 and the robbery caused a number of misfortunes to her that includes getting breast cancer twice and being hit by a financial crisis.&nbsp;

"The last time ending in a double mastectomy. My family and I also had financial problems. We’re good people and I don’t want to pass this curse on to my family or children."

"Please, take them back, they bring bad luck," she said as she sought "forgiveness from God".

She said she committed the theft as she wanted to possess a piece of history that "nobody could have", but the artefacts had "so much negative energy … linked to that land of destruction".&nbsp;

Pompeii was covered in volcanic ash after the gigantic eruption of the Mount Vesuvius in AD79. It was buried until it was rediscovered in the 16th century, which led to an understanding of how life used to be in ancient times.&nbsp;

 
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A Canadian tourist who stole mosaic tiles, parts of an amphora and a ceramics piece from the city of Pompeii 15 years ago, returned them saying they brought "bad luck".

A Canadian tourist who stole mosaic tiles, parts of an amphora and a ceramics piece from the city of Pompeii 15 years ago, returned them saying they brought "bad luck". The woman, identified as Nicole sent a package containing the artefacts to a travel agent in the southern Italian city of Pompeii, along with a confession letter. Also read | Archaeological crime gang uncovered in Italy, 10,000 artefacts recovered She wrote that she was in her early 20s when she visited the city's archaeological park in 2005 and the robbery caused a number of misfortunes to her that includes getting breast cancer twice and being hit by a financial crisis. "The last time ending in a double mastectomy. My family and I also had financial problems. We’re good people and I don’t want to pass this curse on to my family or children." "Please, take them back, they bring bad luck," she said as she sought "forgiveness from God". She said she committed the theft as she wanted to possess a piece of history that "nobody could have", but the artefacts had "so much negative energy … linked to that land of destruction". Pompeii was covered in volcanic ash after the gigantic eruption of the Mount Vesuvius in AD79. It was buried until it was rediscovered in the 16th century, which led to an understanding of how life used to be in ancient times.

Canadian woman returns artefacts saying they brought 'bad luck'

Pompeii's House of Lovers reopens 40 years after being ravaged

Italy&rsquo;s ancient city of Pompeii is now accessible to wheelchair users, German news network Deutsche Welle reports.

A three-kilometer-long barrier-free route leading through the world-renowned archaeological site was inaugurated on Friday.

According to Italy&#39;s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, it is the country&#39;s largest barrier-free route allowing access to an archaeological site.&nbsp;

For the project &quot;Pompei per tutti&quot; (Pompeii for all), height differences were evened out, access ramps positioned and smooth pathways created, the DW said in its report.

It begins at the Porta Marina entrance and provides access to 20 of the most important sights in the ancient city, the DW said in its report.

Pompeii was buried in volcanic ash, pumice and rock when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, and not rediscovered until the 16th century. It&#39;s the world&#39;s best preserved ancient city.The archaeological site of Pompeii extends over about 66 hectares. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, according to the DW.

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A three-kilometer-long barrier-free route leading through the world-renowned archaeological site was inaugurated on Friday

Italy’s ancient city of Pompeii is now accessible to wheelchair users, German news network Deutsche Welle reports. A three-kilometer-long barrier-free route leading through the world-renowned archaeological site was inaugurated on Friday. According to Italy's Ministry of Cultural Heritage, it is the country's largest barrier-free route allowing access to an archaeological site. For the project "Pompei per tutti" (Pompeii for all), height differences were evened out, access ramps positioned and smooth pathways created, the DW said in its report. It begins at the Porta Marina entrance and provides access to 20 of the most important sights in the ancient city, the DW said in its report. Pompeii was buried in volcanic ash, pumice and rock when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, and not rediscovered until the 16th century. It's the world's best preserved ancient city.The archaeological site of Pompeii extends over about 66 hectares. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, according to the DW. (WION)

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