In the ancient Roman city of Pompeii destroyed by the eruption of a volcano, scientists discovered a kiosk with the remains of food. This is a unique find for archaeologists, as before, scientists could not identify the food sold there, said the director of the Pompeii archaeological park Massimo Ozanna on the air of the Rainews24 TV channel, his words are reported by TASS .
“This kiosk is special because we managed to restore the food that was sold there. In addition, the frescoes that also describe the offered products have been preserved in magnificent form on the counter,” Ozanna stressed, adding that throughout the history of excavations in the city found about 80 such establishments.
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 which complex dishes were served at the table,” the expert added.
Zoologists working on the excavations identified 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 Pompeian and his slave who died during the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. According to 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.