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This man fled Pompeii as Mount Vesuvius erupted. Archaeologists found him 2,000 years later, holding a bowl to protect his head and a lamp to light his way

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This man fled Pompeii as Mount Vesuvius erupted. Archaeologists found him 2,000 years later, holding a bowl to protect his head and a lamp to light his way

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4,000-year-old footprints near Pompeii show people fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption thousands of years before the famous one in 79 CE

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4,000-year-old footprints near Pompeii show people fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption thousands of years before the famous one in 79 CE

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A Roman gold snake bracelet found on the arm of a woman who was killed by Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 CE near Pompeii, inscribed on the inside 'DOMINVS SVAE ANCILLAE' which means "From a master to his slave girl."

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A Roman gold snake bracelet found on the arm of a woman who was killed by Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 CE near Pompeii, inscribed on the inside 'DOMINVS SVAE ANCILLAE' which means "From a master to his slave girl."

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The “Secret Cabinet” of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. This room preserves erotic frescoes, mosaics, and objects discovered in Pompeii and Herculaneum - cities buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

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The “Secret Cabinet” of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. This room preserves erotic frescoes, mosaics, and objects discovered in Pompeii and Herculaneum - cities buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

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Fresco of a Winged Genius carrying a tray and Holding a Handle. From Boscoreale, near Mount Vesuvius, Italy . ca. 50/40 BC. Plaster and pigments. By the time of the eruption in 79, this work was already over 100 years old, likely appreciated for its age.

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Fresco of a Winged Genius carrying a tray and Holding a Handle. From Boscoreale, near Mount Vesuvius, Italy . ca. 50/40 BC. Plaster and pigments. By the time of the eruption in 79, this work was already over 100 years old, likely appreciated for its age.

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In 2016, archaeologists found an ancient clay pot with traces of 3,000-year-old burnt cheese, tossed in an ancient trash heap in Denmark

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In 2016, archaeologists found an ancient clay pot with traces of 3,000-year-old burnt cheese, tossed in an ancient trash heap in Denmark

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Archaeologists have unearthed, in 2015, the oldest case of decapitation ever found in the New World. The skull belonged to a young man and was buried in Brazil about 9,000 years old, with severed hands covering its face in a mysterious pose

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Archaeologists have unearthed, in 2015, the oldest case of decapitation ever found in the New World. The skull belonged to a young man and was buried in Brazil about 9,000 years old, with severed hands covering its face in a mysterious pose

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Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered a private, richly decorated bathhouse from 2,000 years ago, considered to be one of the largest found so far. The bathhouse could accommodate about 30 people and consisted of several rooms: hot, warm, cool, and a changing room equipped with benches.

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Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered a private, richly decorated bathhouse from 2,000 years ago, considered to be one of the largest found so far. The bathhouse could accommodate about 30 people and consisted of several rooms: hot, warm, cool, and a changing room equipped with benches.

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In 2012, archaeologists excavating the site of an ancient volcanic eruption in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, have found the well-preserved remains of a man in armor. He was trapped under hot ash by the eruption of Mount Haruna in the early 6th century CE

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In 2012, archaeologists excavating the site of an ancient volcanic eruption in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, have found the well-preserved remains of a man in armor. He was trapped under hot ash by the eruption of Mount Haruna in the early 6th century CE

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A pair of 2,000 year-old children's shoes found in the ruins of the Roman town of Palmyra. Palmyra is an ancient archaeological site located in modern-day Syria.

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A pair of 2,000 year-old children's shoes found in the ruins of the Roman town of Palmyra. Palmyra is an ancient archaeological site located in modern-day Syria.

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In the calm waters of Lake Lednica, archaeologists have made a discovery that has reignited excitement around Ostrów Lednicki. This year's research uncovered four early medieval spearheads, including one richly decorated and covered in precious metals.

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In the calm waters of Lake Lednica, archaeologists have made a discovery that has reignited excitement around Ostrów Lednicki. This year's research uncovered four early medieval spearheads, including one richly decorated and covered in precious metals.

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Roman portrait of the baker Terentius Neo and his wife. The object was found in their villa in Pompeii and dates back to the 1st century CE. The artefact is in the collection of the Museo Archeologico di Napoli.

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Roman portrait of the baker Terentius Neo and his wife. The object was found in their villa in Pompeii and dates back to the 1st century CE. The artefact is in the collection of the Museo Archeologico di Napoli.

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Venus against the background of the amphitheater in Pompeii. The sculpture is located in the Archaeological Park of Pompeii and dates back to the 1st century CE.

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Venus against the background of the amphitheater in Pompeii. The sculpture is located in the Archaeological Park of Pompeii and dates back to the 1st century CE.

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Measuring 2.55 m in length, 1.3 m in width and 1.8 m in height, the oldest and best-preserved lacquered bed was found in 2000 in a tomb complex in Chengdu, China. It took 17 years for archeologists to restore the “dragon bed”, which is believed to have been used 2,500 years ago by a king

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Measuring 2.55 m in length, 1.3 m in width and 1.8 m in height, the oldest and best-preserved lacquered bed was found in 2000 in a tomb complex in Chengdu, China. It took 17 years for archeologists to restore the “dragon bed”, which is believed to have been used 2,500 years ago by a king

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Archaeologists excavating a Roman thermopolium in Pompeii, Italy, uncovered a remarkably preserved 2,000-year-old Egyptian faience situla hidden inside the kitchen of an ancient fast-food shop.

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Archaeologists excavating a Roman thermopolium in Pompeii, Italy, uncovered a remarkably preserved 2,000-year-old Egyptian faience situla hidden inside the kitchen of an ancient fast-food shop.

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The “deadly” treasure beneath the deep sea comes back to life after 3 centuries. Today, over 280 years later, this ill-fated ship’s story is being resurrected through the meticulous work of archaeologists

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The “deadly” treasure beneath the deep sea comes back to life after 3 centuries. Today, over 280 years later, this ill-fated ship’s story is being resurrected through the meticulous work of archaeologists

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In 2017, archaeologists working in Puisserguier, France, discovered a 2.9 m diameter pit, probably originally used as a wine cellar, inside of which lay the 4700-year-old skeleton of an adult woman, whose decapitated head is placed on her chest, supported by her right hand

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In 2017, archaeologists working in Puisserguier, France, discovered a 2.9 m diameter pit, probably originally used as a wine cellar, inside of which lay the 4700-year-old skeleton of an adult woman, whose decapitated head is placed on her chest, supported by her right hand

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2005, a team of archaeologists reported finding an earthenware bowl that contained 4,000-year-old noodles at the Lajia archaeological site, made by the Qijia culture. The Entire area and it’s inhabitants are thought to have killed by an Earthquake and Then Tsunami.

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2005, a team of archaeologists reported finding an earthenware bowl that contained 4,000-year-old noodles at the Lajia archaeological site, made by the Qijia culture. The Entire area and it’s inhabitants are thought to have killed by an Earthquake and Then Tsunami.

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