UNCOVERED: Hidden Secrets of Pompeii (Full Episode) | Lost Treasures of Rome
National Geographic・2 minutes read
Beneath Pompei, a city preserved for centuries by Mount Vesuvius' eruption in AD 79, archaeologists excavate a bustling metropolis revealing Roman life and culture, including temples, theaters, and a forum. The ongoing exploration of the city frozen in time sheds light on the daily lives of its inhabitants, showcasing bathers, worshippers, and enslaved individuals amassing wealth in ancient Rome.
Insights
- Excavations beneath Pompei's oldest bathhouse unveil a remarkably preserved space, showcasing Roman bathing culture with olive oil, strigils, and a hypocaust system.
- The discovery of Marcus Venerus Cundo's well-preserved body in a family tomb sheds light on individual lives in Pompei, from slavery to wealth, offering insights into social mobility and status in ancient Rome.
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Recent questions
What is Pompei known for?
Preservation by Mount Vesuvius' eruption in AD 79.
What did Romans use for bathing?
Olive oil and a tool called a strigil.
What did archaeologists find in the Stabian Baths?
A fibula, a clothes pin, and evidence of a service room.
Who was Marcus Venerus Cundo?
A well-preserved body found in a walled family enclosure tomb.
What do plaster casts reveal in Pompei?
Original body shapes of skeletons, showcasing past details.
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