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Buried for Nearly 2,000 Years, a Monumental Dionysian Fresco Sees the Light of Day in Pompeii — Colossal

Last updated: March 9, 2025 12:56 pm
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The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E. had a devastating impact on the city of Pompeii, burying it under 19 meters of ash and debris. Recent studies have even shown that the neighboring town of Herculaneum experienced such an intense blast that it vitrified a young man’s brain. Since excavations began in 1748, the uncovering of Pompeii has unveiled a wealth of information about life in this ancient Roman port town nearly 2,000 years ago.

One of the most recent discoveries in Pompeii is a large-scale fresco found in a banquet hall. This fresco, known as the “house of Thiasos,” depicts the procession of Dionysus, the god of wine, along with satyrs and bacchantes. These figures are portrayed as both dancers and hunters, providing insight into the mysteries of Dionysus in the classical world.

The fresco, dated to around 40-30 B.C.E., spans three walls of a building in the Regio IX district of Pompeii. It is classified as the second style of Roman painting, featuring figures framed within faux architectural niches and trompe-l’oeil compositions. What sets this fresco apart is that all the figures are depicted on pedestals, giving them a lifelike quality while also appearing as statues.

Excavations in the Regio IX district have revealed two atrium houses, two workshop houses, residential rooms of a large domus, a black hall with scenes from the Trojan saga, and a shrine with a rare blue background. More than 50 new rooms have been identified, promising further discoveries about ancient Roman life.

As archaeologists continue to uncover the buried treasures of Pompeii, new finds such as a food stand and a primitive pizza shed light on the daily lives of ancient Romans. The site is open to the public for visits, allowing visitors to explore the rich history of Pompeii firsthand.

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By delving into the past through these archaeological excavations, we gain a deeper understanding of the ancient world and the people who lived in it. The discoveries in Pompeii continue to captivate and inspire, offering a glimpse into a civilization long gone but not forgotten.

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