Archaeologists In Pompeii Unearthed A Treasure Trove Full Of A Sorcerer’s Mystical Trinkets

Ever since the ruins of Pompeii were discovered in the mid-18th century, archaeologists have scoured the ruins for clues that could paint a picture of what life was like in the ancient Roman city. So far, excavations in the ruins have uncovered some pretty spectacular things, but a recent discovery made in August of 2019 makes everything else seem insignificant. In fact, experts found something that illustrates a more ritualistic side of life in the doomed city.

A Big Year For Pompeii

All in all, 2019 was a fruitful year for experts working in the ruins of Pompeii. At the end of March, for instance, the finding of a Roman convenience food eatery known as a thermopolium was announced. And even though there are 80 or so thermopolia already recorded in Pompeii, each newly discovered one is useful in that it sheds light upon ancient Roman eating habits.

Hidden Atrium Discovery

About six weeks before this latest thermopolium was first reported, archaeologists had announced that the atrium of a particular house had been excavated. Here, specialists had uncovered colorful walls and a depiction of the mythological figure of Narcissus. This was a man said to be handsome, yet obsessed with his own looks.

Late Period Pompeii

This painting of Narcissus depicts the man looking at his own reflection in water, apparently transfixed by his own appearance. According to Massimo Osanna – an archaeologist associated with the excavation works – the designs presented in this atrium were purposely lavish. He further posited that they likely came from a later period in Pompeii’s history.

Everything Adding Up

Every new discovery at Pompeii ultimately adds to contemporary experts’ knowledge of how people lived during the city’s heyday. And this latest one – disclosed by archaeologists in August 2019 – is no different. It does, however, present a certain angle of ancient life. Indeed, the find appears to relate specifically to mysticism.