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Discovery of a Roman Carriage in the archaeological area of Pompeii.
A large four-wheeled ceremonial chariot, with iron elements, bronze and tin decorations, traces of mineralized wood, and traces of organic elements, such as ropes, has been found almost intact in the Pompeii archaeological area (southern Italy) , the city buried in 79 AD by the eruption of Vesuvius.
It is a carriage, probably the pilentum (with four wheels), which is not used for daily use or for agricultural transport, but to accompany the festive moments, parades and processions of the community.
The discovery occurred in the suburban town of Civita Giuliana, north of Pompeii, beyond the walls of the ancient city.
“It is an extraordinary discovery for the advancement of knowledge of the ancient world”, according to Massimo Osanna, outgoing director of the Archaeological Park, who highlighted that “transport vehicles have been located in Pompeii in the past, such as the one from the House of Menander, or the two chariots found at Villa Arianna, but nothing like the Civita Giuliana carriage”
“Pompeii continues to amaze with its discoveries and will continue to do so for many years to come with 20 hectares still to be excavated. But above all it shows that it is possible to promote it, it is possible to attract tourists from all over the world and at the same time it is possible to carry out research, training and studies”, said the Minister of Culture, Dario Franceschini.
Photos by Luigi Spina (Pompeii Archaeological Park) February 2021
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