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Archaeological discovery in Pompeii

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Archaeologists at the Pompeii Archaeological Park discovered a wooden cupboard, or armarium, that had remained sealed since the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. The find was located at the House of Cornelius Maximus near the Via della Abbondanza. The cupboard contained a variety of personal, domestic, and commercial items. These included beauty products such as tweezers, a glass perfume bottle, and an incense burner, as well as bronze, glass, and ceramic cooking vessels and a bronze lamp. A small woven container held 38 bronze coins, which may suggest the inhabitants were unable to retrieve their valuables during the eruption. Lead weights found at the site suggest the household may have been involved in commercial activities. A notable discovery is a necklace featuring at least 24 small amulets, known as crepundia, made from materials including bone, glass paste, rock crystal, and faience. These charms depict deities such as Bes and Mercury, along with hands, feet, and pinecones. Such items were traditionally given to children for protection. The discovery, which was published in the E-Journal degli Scavi di Pompei, provides an intimate look at the daily lives and potential family keepsakes of the city's inhabitants.

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