During recent stabilization and conservation work at the famed Thermopolium in Regio V, an intriguing detail came to light: at the center of the service kitchen stood a refined glass-paste situla made in Alexandria, Egypt, decorated with hunting scenes in a Nilotic style. An object usually found in Vesuvian contexts as a high-status garden or reception ornament was, in this case, repurposed as a practical kitchen container. Ongoing analyses may even reveal traces of its original contents.
The Villa of the Mysteries, one of the most iconic Roman residences outside Pompeii and world-famous for its extraordinary Second Style Dionysian fresco cycle, continues to reveal secrets that deepen our understanding not only of ancient art, but also of daily life and social dynamics nearly two thousand years ago.
How did the inhabitants of ancient Pompeii truly nourish themselves? Which animals were raised, what grains were cultivated, and what marine resources were exploited? These questions are addressed in a new scientific study recently published in the journal Scientific Reports, the result of a collaboration between several Italian and international research institutions.
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