One of the 2020 holiday season’s most surprising holiday gifts is an unexpected glimpse into the past.
Archaeologists working to uncover ancient Rome’s lost city of Pompeii made a stunning find at the “Regio V” dig site: A largely intact thermopolium, or what is essentially a street food stand. Complete with elaborate frescos, graffiti scrawls, traces of ancient food, and human remains.
It’s been described as quite a find. Archaeological discoveries don’t often pop with as much vibrant color and detail as you see here, and the fact that most of the stand remains intact makes the discovery that much more exciting. Read more…
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Source : Photos surface of a beautifully preserved ancient Roman fast food stand in Pompeii
