Fresh discoveries at the Pompeii Archaeological Park continue to shed light on elite Roman life, as archaeologists working near Pompeii have uncovered striking frescoes inside a villa destroyed by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
According to a report highlighted by Archaeology Magazine, the findings provide new insight into the artistic tastes, architecture, and social customs of ancient Roman society within the broader Pompeii Park area.
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Frescoes Unearthed at Archaeological Park Near Pompeii
The excavation is taking place at the Villa di Poppea in Oplontis, near modern-day Torre Annunziata. The villa is traditionally associated with Poppaea Sabina, the second wife of Emperor Nero, and one of the most prominent figures of the Julio-Claudian dynasty.
Archaeologists have discovered several partially preserved wall paintings that reflect the extraordinary wealth and cultural sophistication of the site.
