Archaeologists are constantly making new discoveries at Pompeii, the ancient city preserved for 2,000 years by volcanic rock and ash from the eruption

See the Stunning Shrine With Rare Blue-Painted Walls Unearthed at Pompeii

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2024-06-09 06:00:05

Archaeologists are constantly making new discoveries at Pompeii, the ancient city preserved for 2,000 years by volcanic rock and ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E. They’ve unearthed a pregnant tortoise, children’s graffiti, a painting of a flatbread resembling a pizza and frescoes depicting mythological characters associated with the Trojan War, just to name a few recent finds.

This week, researchers announced that they have excavated another stunning discovery: an opulent shrine with rare blue paint on the walls.

The room is thought to be a sacrarium, a kind of ancient Roman shrine where ritual activities took place and sacred objects were housed. In addition to their blue color, the walls are covered with paintings of women thought to represent the four seasons.

Other walls feature imagery of sheep farming and agriculture, including a plow and a staff used by shepherds and hunters. One painting “appears to be a large spotted cat,” according to McClatchy’s Brendan Rascius.