Pompeii breakthrough as archaeologists make huge discovery in ancient ruins
Experts say that the walls decorated with female figures represent the four seasons and allegorical representations of agriculture and pastoralism.
Archaeologists have made a massive discovery in the ancient ruins of Pompeii with a rare blue room having stunning frescoes of female figures.
A new room painted with blue walls has been found in Pompeii during recent excavations in the central area of the ancient city. Blue is a very rare colour found in Pompeian spaces.
According to experts, the 8-square metre room can be interpreted as a shrine or a space dedicated to ritual activities and storing sacred objects.
Experts say that the walls decorated with female figures represent the four seasons and allegorical representations of agriculture and pastoralism
Construction materials intended for use in renovations were discovered at the site, along with a heap of consumed oyster shells, which archaeologists believe were likely crushed and incorporated into plaster and mortar mixes.
Furthermore, the room contained fifteen transport amphorae and a bronze set comprising two jugs and two oil lamps.
These excavation activities, which led to the recent discoveries, are part of a larger project aimed at securing a vast area containing over 13,000 rooms within 1,070 housing units.
“Pompeii is truly a treasure chest that never ceases to surprise us and arouse amazement because, every time we dig, we find something beautiful and significant," said the Minister of Culture, Gennaro Sangiuliano.
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Earlier this year, Pompeii archaeologists unearthed an extraordinary banquet hall, containing frescoes depicting mythological scenes inspired by the Trojan War.
It's been described as one of the most striking discoveries ever made at the archaeological site in the south of Italy.
The Trojan War was a legendary conflict in Greek mythology that took place around the 12th or 13th century BCE.
The war was waged by the Achaeans against the city of Troy after Paris of Troy took Helen from her husband Menelaus, king of Sparta