Archaeologists have discovered a small bedroom in a Roman villa near Pompeii which was almost certainly used by slaves, said the Italian culture ministry on Sunday (August 20). The room contained a number of items that shed light on their “lowly status” in the ancient world.&nbsp;

<h2>What was found in the room?</h2>

The small room found at the Civita Giuliana villa some 600 metres north of the walls of Pompeii&nbsp;contained two beds, only one of which had a mattress, two small cabinets and a series of urns and ceramic containers. According to the Italian culture ministry, the remains of two mice and a rat were found in the containers.&nbsp;

“These details once again underline the conditions of precarity and poor hygiene in which the lower echelons of society lived during that time,” said the ministry&nbsp;in a statement.&nbsp;

The archaeologists also discovered materials like furniture and fabric, decomposed over the years and covered with blasts of rock fragments and ash likely from the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which wiped out Pompeii&nbsp;nearly 2,000 years ago.&nbsp;

The decomposed material had left a void in the debris, which has since been filled with plaster, that reveals the original shape and contours of the long-gone material, including the outline of a crumpled blanket left on the bed netting, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

<h2>What does the room discovered tell us about slavery back in ancient world?</h2>

Archaeologists also noted the absence of grates, locks, or chains to restrain the room’s inhabitants, which, according to Director of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii Gabriel Zuchtriegel, suggests that the “control was primarily exerted through the internal organisation of servitude, rather than physical barriers and restraints.”&nbsp;

<h2>Site of excavation damaged</h2>

Notably, this is not the first excavation at the Civita Giuliana villa as the previous ones were carried out in 1907-08, and then again in 2017. The one conducted six years ago took place after the police found that the site was being plundered by illegal diggers.

Archaeologists said part of one of the beds had been destroyed by a tunnel used by robbers to access another part of the villa.

The site has also recently seen a burst of archaeological activity after years of decay and neglect, largely thanks to the $115.58 million European-Union-funded project, as per Reuters.

“What we are learning about the material conditions and social organization of that era opens up new horizons for historical and archaeological studies,” said Italian Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano. He also said that the conservation and research efforts would continue.

 
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Archaeologists have discovered a small bedroom in a Roman villa near Pompeii which was almost certainly used by slaves, said the Italian culture ministry on Sunday (August 20).

Archaeologists have discovered a small bedroom in a Roman villa near Pompeii which was almost certainly used by slaves, said the Italian culture ministry on Sunday (August 20). The room contained a number of items that shed light on their “lowly status” in the ancient world. What was found in the room? The small room found at the Civita Giuliana villa some 600 metres north of the walls of Pompeii contained two beds, only one of which had a mattress, two small cabinets and a series of urns and ceramic containers. According to the Italian culture ministry, the remains of two mice and a rat were found in the containers. “These details once again underline the conditions of precarity and poor hygiene in which the lower echelons of society lived during that time,” said the ministry in a statement. The archaeologists also discovered materials like furniture and fabric, decomposed over the years and covered with blasts of rock fragments and ash likely from the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which wiped out Pompeii nearly 2,000 years ago. The decomposed material had left a void in the debris, which has since been filled with plaster, that reveals the original shape and contours of the long-gone material, including the outline of a crumpled blanket left on the bed netting, reported Reuters. What does the room discovered tell us about slavery back in ancient world? Archaeologists also noted the absence of grates, locks, or chains to restrain the room’s inhabitants, which, according to Director of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii Gabriel Zuchtriegel, suggests that the “control was primarily exerted through the internal organisation of servitude, rather than physical barriers and restraints.” Site of excavation damaged Notably, this is not the first excavation at the Civita Giuliana villa as the previous ones were carried out in 1907-08, and then again in 2017. The one conducted six years ago took place after the police found that the site was being plundered by illegal diggers. Archaeologists said part of one of the beds had been destroyed by a tunnel used by robbers to access another part of the villa. The site has also recently seen a burst of archaeological activity after years of decay and neglect, largely thanks to the $115.58 million European-Union-funded project, as per Reuters. “What we are learning about the material conditions and social organization of that era opens up new horizons for historical and archaeological studies,” said Italian Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano. He also said that the conservation and research efforts would continue. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Archaeologists discover bedroom ‘used by slaves’ in ancient Rome’s Pompeii

The United Nation chief for rights on Monday urged countries to end systemic racism and provide "reparatory justice" for past wrongdoings like slavery and colonialism.

Michelle Bachelet was speaking before the United Nations Human Rights Council and described how systemic racism against Africans and those with African descent continues to paralyse many aspects of their lives.

Following the death&nbsp;of George Floyd in the United States at the hands of a white police officer, Bachelet said that there was "an urgent need to confront the legacies of enslavement".

Her report also addressed systemic racism around the globe. She urged countries to confront legacies of "the transatlantic slave trade, colonialism and successive racially discriminatory policies and systems, and to seek reparatory justice."

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In her report, Bachelet referred to 190 deaths of Africans and people of African descent at the hands of law enforcement officials - mostly in the Americans and Europe.

Bachelet added that racial violence and systemic racism were highly rooted in "the absence of formal acknowledgement of the responsibilities of states and others that engaged in or profited from" such practices, "as well as those who continue to profit from this legacy".

The text is due to be discussed later on Monday or Tuesday and has proposed the creation of "independent expert mechanism" in hopes of advancing "racial justice and equality" especially in the context of law enforcement in "all parts of the world".

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Bachelet urged the council to create "a specific, time-bound mechanism to advance racial justice" while adding that it was only through past behaviour&nbsp;that countries could hope to "transform the structures, institutions and behaviour&nbsp;that lead to direct or indirect discrimination".

The United Nation chief for rights on Monday urged countries to end systemic racism and provide "reparatory justice" for past wrongdoings like slavery and colonialism.

The United Nation chief for rights on Monday urged countries to end systemic racism and provide "reparatory justice" for past wrongdoings like slavery and colonialism. Michelle Bachelet was speaking before the United Nations Human Rights Council and described how systemic racism against Africans and those with African descent continues to paralyse many aspects of their lives. Following the death of George Floyd in the United States at the hands of a white police officer, Bachelet said that there was "an urgent need to confront the legacies of enslavement". Her report also addressed systemic racism around the globe. She urged countries to confront legacies of "the transatlantic slave trade, colonialism and successive racially discriminatory policies and systems, and to seek reparatory justice." Also read: US marks slavery's end on new 'Juneteenth' national holiday In her report, Bachelet referred to 190 deaths of Africans and people of African descent at the hands of law enforcement officials - mostly in the Americans and Europe. Bachelet added that racial violence and systemic racism were highly rooted in "the absence of formal acknowledgement of the responsibilities of states and others that engaged in or profited from" such practices, "as well as those who continue to profit from this legacy". The text is due to be discussed later on Monday or Tuesday and has proposed the creation of "independent expert mechanism" in hopes of advancing "racial justice and equality" especially in the context of law enforcement in "all parts of the world". Also read: Seminary built on slavery and Jim crow labour has begun paying reparations Bachelet urged the council to create "a specific, time-bound mechanism to advance racial justice" while adding that it was only through past behaviour that countries could hope to "transform the structures, institutions and behaviour that lead to direct or indirect discrimination".

UN urges countries to consider reparations for slavery, colonialism

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Archaeologists discover bedroom ‘used by slaves’ in ancient Rome’s Pompeii

UN urges countries to consider reparations for slavery, colonialism