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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Julia Musto

‘Tiny’ house filled with intricate artwork is found in ancient city of Pompeii by archaeologists

Archaeologists in Italy have discovered intricate artwork inside a small Pompeii house that was buried in ash and debris from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago.

The “tiny” house, the Pompeii Archaeological Park said, was found during excavations at the Insula dei casti Amanti construction site, which is in the ancient city’s central district.

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