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New Discoveries at Parco Archeologico Di Pompei

21/8/2019

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New discoveries from our colleagues at the Pompeii archaeological park have been making headlines world-wide. The stunning array of gems and tiny objects excavated from Regio V, House of the Garden have offered us a new glimpse into the way in which women could collect jewellery and amulets for personal ornamentation and to protect oneself from bad luck. The variety of materials, from amber to bone and faience hint at the vast trade networks that the Roman world had opened up to Pompeiian citizens.
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Conservation work and scientific analysis continue on the rest of the finds from the house including DNA analysis ​on the ten victims uncovered by the excavations., under the direction of General Director Massimo Osanna.

MEDIA ROUND UP

We've gathered together just some of the media coverage of this new and exciting find.
  • The Pompeii Archaeological Parks' press release
  • Friend of the Cast Project, Dr Craig Barker, was interviewed on Sydney's 702 ABC radio on Tuesday 20 August - relisten here. And the ABC news story on the discover can be found here.
  • Smithsonian Mag highlighted the latest finds here. The Smithsonian Mag and a new longer story has been released that contextualise this latest discover with some of the wonderful work in conservation and excavation currently underway. Well worth a read!
  • Atlas Obscura, always on the look-out for new discoveries and travel stories from around the world, have a fun article out on the finds. 
  • Live Science's coverage is always worth a read. And in case you missed it they have a fabulous image gallery featuring the different types of loos found across the ancient town.
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