Saturday, 26 December 2020

The food stalls of ancient Pompeii

Archeologists have recently uncovered a street food stall in the ancient ruins of Pompeii, destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 79 AD.

Known as a termopolium, Latin for hot drinks counter, the shop was discovered in the archaeological park's Regio V site, which is not yet open the public, and unveiled on Saturday.

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