Summary Pompeii: a still life discovered by the new excavations of Regio IX - Pompeii Sites pompeiisites.org
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A pizza-like still life fresco found in Pompeii provides insight into ancient Pompeian culture and highlights the significance of conservation and development.
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- Archaeological Park of Pompeii discovers a still life fresco in Regio IX
- The fresco depicts a possible ancestor of the modern pizza
- The fresco shows a flat focaccia with fruits, spices, and possibly pesto
- Similar genre of images known as Xenia were inspired by Greek tradition
- The discovery highlights the high quality of execution and the value of Pompeii as a site
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A still life fresco resembling a pizza was found in the new excavations of Regio IX in Pompeii. The painting is part of a genre called Xenia, depicting gifts of hospitality. It offers insight into ancient Pompeian culture and emphasizes the importance of conservation and development. The fresco was discovered in the atrium of a house connected to a bakery, with the excavation site covering a whole neighborhood. The Archaeological Park of Pompeii has published an article emphasizing the importance of sharing scientific data from ongoing research on this UNESCO site.
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A still life fresco has been discovered in the new excavations of Regio IX in Pompeii. The painting, which resembles a pizza, is believed to be a distant ancestor of the modern dish. It depicts a flat focaccia supporting various fruits, spices, and possibly pesto. The image is part of a genre known as Xenia, which represents gifts of hospitality. This particular fresco is of high quality and provides insight into ancient Pompeian culture. The discovery highlights the ongoing importance of Pompeii and the need for conservation and development of its heritage. The fresco was found in the atrium of a house connected to a bakery, and the excavation site covers nearly an entire neighborhood of the ancient city. The Archaeological Park of Pompeii has published an article about the fresco, emphasizing the importance of sharing scientific data from ongoing research on this UNESCO site.