In Pictures: Archeologists in Pompeii uncover a room as it used to be
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Volcanic state
Archeologists excavating a villa amid the ruins of the 79 A.D. volcanic eruption that destroyed the ancient city of Pompeii have discovered a room that used to house slaves.
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Important discovery
The team that excavated the ruins say they offer “a very rare insight into the daily life of slaves.” Archaeologists also have uncovered the skeletal remains of two people, believed to have been a wealthy man and his male slave, who were stricken by volcanic ash attempting to escape death.
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Dorm and storage
The room served as both a dormitory and a storage area, officials from the Archeological Park of Pompeii said. It was discovered in a villa in the Pompeii suburb of Civita Giuliana, just a few steps from where archeologists in January discovered the remains of a well-preserved ceremonial chariot.
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Beds
The room, with just one high window and no wall decorations, contains the remains of three beds made out of wood.
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Everyday life
Chamber pots and other personal objects were under the beds, while eight amphorae - a type of container - were in a corner, suggesting storage for the household.
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Insights
Italy's culture minister, Dario Franceschini, said the find was “an important discovery that enriches the knowledge of the daily life of ancient Pompeiians, in particular the level of society still little known.''