Fresco reveals tastes of Pompeii’s wealthy
The city of Pompeii is divided into nine districts and recent excavations in the central Regio IX have revealed some enlightening frescos. While we may consider pizza to be a simple and frugal meal, a flatbread depicted alongside fruits and a wine goblet on a silver tray imply a wealthy diner’s meal. As well as the ancient city – entombed in volcanic ash in AD 79 – being UNESCO-protected, so too is the dish of nearby Naples.
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Added: 11th July 2023
