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'Pompeii of Anatolia' astonishes visitors
Dubbed as the "Pompeii of Anatolia" thanks to its unique city plan and well-preserved structures, the ancient city of Priene dazes visitors with its abundance in history. (AA Photo)
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New skeleton find could reveal more about Vesuvius eruption
A skeleton discovered in the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum, destroyed along with nearby Pompeii by Mount Vesuvius' eruption nearly 2,000 years ago, could offer fresh insights into the disaster, an Italian expert said on Oct. 15.
Italy taps German archaeologist to oversee Pompeii ruins
A German-born archaeologist has been chosen to be the next director of Pompeii, which is still revealing its ancient mysteries centuries after a volcanic eruption destroyed the Roman city and is one of Italy's most popular tourist sites.
Culture Minister Dario Franceschini announced on Feb. 20 that Gabriel Zuchtriegel won out over 43 other candidates for the job.
'Fast-food' bar frozen in Pompeii ash gives clues on Roman snacking habits
A 2,000-year-old fast-food stall unearthed from the ash of Pompeii has given researchers new clues about the snacking habits of the ancient Romans.
The ornate snack bar counter, decorated with polychrome patterns and frozen by volcanic ash, was partially exhumed last year but archaeologists extended work on the site to reveal it in its full glory.
Etna Volcano Erupted Again
Etna, the word's most active volcano, erupted and threw into the air a pillar of ash 4.5 km high into the sky in Sicily
Volcanologists and seismologists have detected volcanic activity in a crater on the southeastern slope of Mount Etna at night.
The ashes were erupting for three hours.
The volcano is now under surveillance. /vesti.bg
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Pompeii restoration unearths 'surprise' treasures
Vivid frescoes and never-before-seen inscriptions were among the treasures unearthed in a massive years-long restoration of the world-famous archaeological site Pompeii that came to a close Feb. 18.
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New technique reveals lost splendors of Herculaneum art
One of the best-preserved Roman houses at Herculaneum reopened on Oct. 23 after more than 30 years, its exquisite paintings brought back to life thanks to a revolutionary new technique.
Vivid gladiator fresco discovered at Pompeii
A vivid fresco depicting an armour-clad gladiator standing victorious as his wounded opponent stumbles gushing blood has been discovered in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, Italy's culture ministry said Oct. 11.
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Traces of Zeus Temple found in ‘Pompeii of Anatolia’
An excavation team was surprised when they discovered a temple in the ancient city of Priene in the western province of Aydın's Söke district. The ancient city is called the "Pompeii of Anatolia" for its unique city plan and well-preserved structures.
Pompeii dig uncovers Narcissus fresco in ancient atrium
Archaeologists have discovered a fresco in an ancient Pompeii residence that portrays the mythological hunter Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection.