Ancient Roman masterpieces emerge from a London demolition pit
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Archaeologists in London’s Southwark have uncovered one of the largest collections of painted Roman wall plaster ever found in the city, revealing vibrant frescoes from a high-status Roman building over 1,800 years old. The fragments, discovered in a Roman-era demolition pit, feature bright yellow panels decorated with birds, flowers, and musical motifs, along with rare details like ancient graffiti and a possible painter’s signature. Led by the Museum of London Archaeology, experts spent months painstakingly reconstructing the artwork, offering new insights into Roman artistry and daily life in ancient Londinium, NPR has reported. The findings will be studied further and eventually displayed to the public, shedding light on Roman Britain’s cultural richness. read more: 👍 Like this video to celebrate the incredible art and history buried beneath our cities. 💬 Comment below—What’s the most surprising thing you've learned about ancient Rome? 🔗 Share this video to spark interest in archaeology and ancient civilizations. 💰 Want to support the channel? Hit the YouTube Thanks button to donate. Your support helps us keep exploring the past and uncovering forgotten stories. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more fascinating discoveries from the ancient world. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Links for B.C. Visit My Website Follow Me On Facebook Subscribe To My Patreon Watch Me On YouTube Follow Me On Twitter Watch Me On Rumble Follow Me On Gab Follow Me On Truth Social Follow Me On BlueSky Watch Me On TikTok #RomanLondon #AncientArt #ArchaeologyNews
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Archaeologists in London's Southwark have uncovered one of the largest collections of painted Roman wall plaster ever found in the city, revealing vibrant frescoes from a high-status Roman building over 1,800 years old.
The fragments, discovered in a Roman-era demolition pit, feature bright yellow panels decorated with birds, flowers, and musical motifs, along with rare details like ancient graffiti and a possible painter's signature.
Led by the Museum of London Archaeology, experts spent months painstakingly reconstructing the artwork, offering new insights into Roman artistry and the daily life in ancient Londinium, NPR has reported.
The findings will be studied further and eventually displayed to the public, shedding light on Roman Britain's cultural richness.
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