In the ancient Roman city of Pompeii destroyed by the eruption of a volcano, scientists have discovered a kiosk with the remains of food. This is a unique find for archaeologists, since scientists have not been able to identify the food sold there before, the director of the Pompeii Archaeological Park Massimo Ozanna said on the air of the Rainews24 TV channel, TASS reports.
“This kiosk is special because we managed to restore the food that was sold there. In addition, the counter has beautifully preserved frescoes that also describe the products offered, ”Ozanna stressed, adding that in the entire history of excavations in the city, about 80 such establishments have been found.
According to him, the find makes it clear what taste preferences the ancient Romans had. For example, Pompeian chefs added different types of meat to many fish dishes. “You need to understand that such establishments were visited mainly by commoners, and not to know who was served complex dishes at the table,” the expert added.
Zoologists working on the excavations identified the carcasses of ducks, bones of pigs, sheep and goats, as well as birds and snails. The biomaterial is well preserved under a thick layer of lava. In addition to zoologists and archaeologists, volcanologists and biologists are working on the project.
Earlier it was reported that scientists discovered the remains of a wealthy inhabitant of Pompeii and his slave, who died during the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. According to the researchers, the victims of the eruption initially survived when Vesuvius began to spew ash, but died in a powerful explosion that occurred the next morning.
