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In Pompeii, a four-wheeled ceremonial chariot has been unearthed

In Pompeii, a four-wheeled ceremonial chariot has been unearthed CNN 3/1/2021 By Valentina Di Donato and Eoin McSweeney, CNN © Luigi Spina/Archeological Park of Pompeii A ceremonial chariot covered in volcanic material that excavators discovered near Pompeii Excavators have discovered a large four-wheel ceremonial chariot at a villa near Pompeii, an ancient city in southern Italy. Excavators found the bronze and tin chariot almost fully intact, with wooden remains and the imprint of ropes, according to an announcement on Saturday from the Archaeological Park of Pompeii. "It is an extraordinary discovery for the advancement of our knowledge of the ancient world," said the outgoing director of the park, Massimo Osanna. "At Pompeii vehicles used for transport have been found in the past, such as that of the House of Menander, or the two chariots discovered at Villa Arianna, but nothing like the Civita Giuliana chariot."

Ancient ceremonial chariot unearthed in Pompeii

Ancient ceremonial chariot unearthed in Pompeii

In Pompeii, a four-wheeled ceremonial chariot unearthed

The four-wheeled Ceremonial chariot unearthed in Pompeii

Luigi Spina/Archeological Park of Pompeii The Archaeological Park of Pompeii moved the artifact to its laboratory to remove the remaining volcanic material. The park will then begin a lengthy restoration and reconstruction process. "Pompeii continues to amaze with all of its discoveries, and it will continue to do so for many years to come, with twenty hectares still to be excavated," said Italy's culture minister, Dario Franceschini, in a press video Friday at Pompeii. "But above all, it demonstrates that valorization can occur, and tourists can be attracted from all over the world, whilst at the same time research, education and studies are being conducted..."

In Pompeii, a four-wheeled ceremonial chariot unearthed