Italian archaeologists have discovered a ceremonial chariot near the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. It took several weeks to extract it, writes the BBC.
The four-wheeled carriage was found near the stable, where the remains of three horses were found in 2018.
Experts believe that the carriage was probably used during public celebrations and parades. The find is described as “exceptional” and “in excellent state of preservation”.
Pompeii, damaged by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, is a veritable archaeological treasure. The city was literally buried under a thick layer of volcanic ash. That is why many of his artifacts are so well preserved.
The chariot was found in an old villa in the town of Civita Juliana, north of the walls of the ancient city.
The find is described as a ceremonial chariot with “iron parts, beautiful bronze and pewter decorations,” and ropes and floral decorations that have remained “almost intact.”
Archaeologists say attempts to safely free the chariot took several weeks. It was first discovered during excavations on January 7.
The operation was carried out in cooperation with the local prosecutor’s office due to attempts to loot objects.
“This is an exceptional discovery that advances our understanding of the ancient world,” said Archaeological Park Director Massimo Osanna. Some of the chariot’s rich decorations hint that it was used for public celebrations, including possibly wedding ceremonies, he said.
Recently, an international team of archaeological scientists carried out radiocarbon dating of the relics of St. James, which have been preserved for 1,500 years in the Roman church of Santi Apostoli, and came to the conclusion that in fact the remains belong to a completely different person.
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