Project to shore up Pompeii yields stunning black banquet hall, with frescoes of Trojan War figures
ROME (AP) — Archaeologists excavating new sites in Pompeii have uncovered a sumptuous banquet hall decorated with intricately frescoed mythological characters inspired by the Trojan War, officials said Thursday.
The hall, which features a mosaic floor, was uncovered as part of a project to shore up the areas dividing the excavated and unexcavated parts of Pompeii, the ancient city near Naples that was destroyed in A.D. 79 when Mount Vesuvius erupted.
The banquet hall was used for refined entertaining and features black walls, a technique that prevented the smoke from oil lamps from being seen, said Gabriel Zuchtriegel, director of the Pompeii archaeological park.
The figures painted against that black backdrop include Helen of Troy and Apollo. Experts said the reference to mythological figures was designed to entertain guests and provide conversation starters.
Related articles
Philippines blames China for loss of giant clams in disputed shoal and urges environmental inquiry
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines blamed Chinese fishermen on Monday for a massive loss of2024-05-21New Areas for Growth to Keep Employment Stable
Contact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom2024-05-21China Focus: Postgraduate Admission Exam Proceeds with New COVID
Contact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom2024-05-21Revised Law to Provide More Safeguards for Women
Contact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom2024-05-21US overdose deaths dropped in 2023, the first time since 2018
NEW YORK (AP) — The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last year, according to Centers for Disease2024-05-21China Selects Happiest Cities of 2022
Contact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom2024-05-21
atest comment