"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
25 Jul 2023
Archaeologists have made a significant discovery in the latest excavation of the Roman city of Pompeii. The discovery includes a beautifully preserved fresco that appears to depict a pizza, as well as other treasures such as remains of a mattress, kitchen shrines adorned with serpents, and exquisite frescos. The site is located in a 32,000 sq. foot (3,000 sq. meter) “insula” or neighborhood that was first excavated in the 19th century.
The building where the discoveries were made is believed to be a wholesaler, and the wealth of the merchant(s) that ran it is evident. The atrium of the building featured a skylight where lion-headed statues poured rainwater down into a basin, probably surrounded by plants. The right-hand side of this area has a massive oven that could have baked 100 loaves of bread per day. The fresco of the pizza was first discovered here, making a splash worldwide after it was announced in June.
However, archaeologists suggest that it is unlikely that the item depicted in the fresco is actually pizza since tomatoes are native to South America, and mozzarella had not been invented yet. They hypothesize that it is focaccia bread with toppings.
As archaeologists delve deeper into its mysteries, the allure of Pompeii remains as strong as ever, inviting us to savor the past and learn from the stories etched into its enduring ruins.
