Name: Archeologists find intact ceremonial chariot near Pompeii
Uploaded: 2021-03-02T21:38:09+00:00
Duration: 1 min 11 s
Description: Officials at the Pompeii archaeological site in Italy announced Saturday the discovery of an intact ceremonial chariot, one of several important discoveries made in the same area outside the park near

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Officials at the Pompeii archaeological site in Italy announced Saturday the discovery of an intact ceremonial chariot, one of several important discoveries made in the same area outside the park near Naples following an investigation into an illegal dig.

The chariot, with its iron elements, bronze decorations and mineralized wooden remains, was found in the ruins of a settlement north of Pompeii, beyond the walls of the ancient city, parked in the portico of a stable where the remains of three horses previously were discovered.

The Archaeological Park of Pompeii called the chariot "an exceptional discovery" and said "it represents a unique find—which has no parallel in Italy thus far—in an excellent state of preservation."

It's thought the richly-adorned chariot may have been a pilentum referred to by some sources, which was not for everyday use or for agricultural transport, but featured in community festivities, parades, and processions.

It's the first time that this type of ceremonial chariot has been found in Italy, the statement said.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2021-02-roman-chariot-unearthed-intact-pompeii.html

Source: https://www.livescience.com/chariot-unearthed-pompeii-astounds-archaeologists.html

Source: https://www.cnn.com/videos/travel/2021/03/01/ancient-chariot-pompeii-long-orig-mrg.cnn

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