Ornate Roman Chariot Near Pompeii Found: Ancient Equivalent of Lamborghini Still "Almost Intact"
An Exceptional Discovery With No Parallel "A large ceremonial chariot with four wheels, along with its iron components, beautiful bronze and tin decorations, mineralized wood remains and imprints of organic materials (from the ropes to the remains of floral decoration), has been discovered almost intact," said a statement from the Pompeii archaeological park. They call the find an "exceptional discovery" that has "no parallel in Italy thus far," owing to its excellent preservation state. The excavation site where the Roman chariot was found is known as the Civita Giuliana, a villa in the subu...