Rare 'Blue Room' Uncovered in Pompeii with Intricate Decorations
- Archaeologists unearthed a rare blue room in Pompeii, believed to be a shrine or sacrarium.
- The 8-square meter room is decorated with intricate frescoes and likely used for ritual activities.
- The discovery sheds light on ancient Roman religious practices and sacred spaces.
Archaeologists in Pompeii have discovered a room painted in a rare bright blue color, believed to have been used for pagan rituals and storing sacred objects. The room, named Room 32, features frescoes of female figures representing the four seasons, agriculture, and shepherding. The discovery is part of ongoing excavations in Pompeii, which has revealed 13,000 rooms in 1,070 houses buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The Italian Minister of Culture described Pompeii as a "treasure chest" still being explored. The blue room is considered a sacrarium, a space for ritual activities and sacred object conservation. The excavation project aims to protect and enhance Pompeii's vast heritage. Other recent findings include children's sketches depicting violent scenes and a banquet hall with frescoes inspired by the Trojan War.