Officials at the Pompeii archaeological site near Naples on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, announced the first-ever discovery of an intact ceremonial chariot, one of several important discoveries made in the same area outside the park following an investigation into an illegal dig. An excavation project aimed at preventing looting has led to the discovery of an almost intact Roman ceremonial chariot in Pompeii. The ancient carriage is made from iron, bronze and tin and contains well-preserved bronze decorations. Experts were able to identify several types of wood from which the chariot was made, as well as clarify its purpose. “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.” The chariot’s first iron element was found during excavations on Jan. 7, according to the AP. 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Dario Franceschini, Italy's Culture Minister, said Pompeii "continues to amaze us with its discoveries and it will do so for many years, with 20 hectares still to be dug up". Archaeologists working at Pompeii have announced the discovery of a large ceremonial chariot, found with four wheels, its iron components, bronze and tin decorations, mineralised wood remains, and imprints of organic materials. It is usually one of Italy's most popular tourist spots but is currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Credit: Pompeii - Parco Archeologico . The four-wheeled carriage was found near a stable where three horses were uncovered back in 2018. Valentina Di Donato and Eoin McSweeney, CNN, The chariot's engraved bronze and tin medallions, still covered in volcanic material, Luigi Spina/Archeological Park of Pompeii, Excavators have discovered a large four-wheel ceremonial chariot at a. 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. The Public Prosecutor's Office of Torre Annunziata, officers of the Naples Carabinieri Headquarters for the Protection of Cultural Heritage, and investigators of the Carabinieri Group Command of Torre Annunziata have been helping protect the chariot since January. The discovery of an intact ceremonial chariot was revealed by officials at the Pompeii archaeological site in Italy on Saturday. During the excavations of an ancient Roman villa in modern Pompeii, archaeologists discovered a well-preserved chariot in petrified ash. It is one of several important discoveries made in the same area outside the park near Naples. The ancient city of Pompeii is one of Italy's top tourist attractions, and a UNESCO World Heritage site. 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.” The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD destroyed Pompeii. And experts are still uncovering tidbits that give clues to what life was life when the city was functioning. This was announced by the Archaeological Park of Pompeii and the Procura di Torre Annunziata. Officials at the Pompeii archaeological site near Naples announced its discovery Feb. 27, 2021. Archaeologists in Italy have unveiled a ceremonial chariot they discovered near the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. The operation was carried out in collaboration with a local prosecutor's office amid criminal efforts to loot items of cultural heritage from the site using means such as illegal tunnels. They found a fully intact ancient Roman chariot. 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All of our frescoes and wax etchings have long been lost to the sands of time, so the recent chariot discovery in Pompeii brings a dusty tear to our eye. THE FOUR-WHEELED PROCESSIONAL CHARIOT. The chariot was spared when the walls and roof of the structure it was in collapsed, and also survived looting by modern-day antiquities thieves, who had dug … "Considering that the ancient sources allude to the use of the Piletum by priestesses and ladies, one cannot exclude the possibility that this could have been a chariot used for rituals relating to marriage, for leading the bride to her new household," he said. Officials at the Pompeii archaeological site in Italy have announced the discovery of an intact ceremonial chariot. A large ceremonial chariot was discovered near Pompeii in Italy at the suburban villa of Civita Giuliana, the public prosecutor’s office of Torre Annunziata announced Feb. 27 along with the Archaeological Park of Pompeii. Rome, Italy (CNN) — Excavators have discovered a large four-wheel ceremonial chariot at a villa near Pompeii, an ancient city in southern Italy. Archaeologists believe the cart was used for festivities and parades, and perhaps to carry brides to their new homes. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The volcanic eruption buried the city in a thick layer of ash, preserving many of its residents and buildings. A large ceremonial chariot with four wheels, along with its iron components, beautiful bronze and tin decorations, mineralised wood remains and imprints of organic materials (from the ropes to the remains of floral decoration), has been discovered almost intact in the portico facing the stable where, in 2018, the … Looters have stolen from the villa several times in recent years. The chariot was found in a double-level portico connected to stables at an ancient villa at Civita Giuliana, north of the walls of the ancient city. VideoThe Americans hesitant about the Covid vaccine, Inside a microchip factory racing to meet demand. There's a perfect beach for every week of the year. Much of the Greco-Roman city is still covered in debris from when Mount Vesuvius erupted and blanketed the city in ash and pumice almost 2,000 years ago. They said the fragility of the materials involved made their effort particularly complex, with special techniques, including plaster moulding, used to uncover it without damage. VIDEO: The Archaeological Park of Pompeii called the chariot "an exceptional discovery". Officials at the Pompeii archaeological site near Naples on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, announced the first-ever discovery of an intact ceremonial chariot… "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.". The four-wheeled carriage was found near a stable where three horses were uncovered back in 2018. Officials described the carriage as without parallel among other finds in Italy. "This is an extraordinary discovery that advances our understanding of the ancient world," Massimo Osanna, the director of the site, said in a press release. The Americans hesitant about the Covid vaccine. Archaeologists excavating the ruins of a settlement north of Pompeii have discovered an exceptional ceremonial chariot that is almost intact. 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 (one of which can be admired at the new Stabian Antiquarium), but nothing like [this] Civita Giuliana chariot.” Read about our approach to external linking. "It is an extraordinary discovery for the advancement of our knowledge of the ancient world," said the outgoing director of the park, Massimo Osanna. An ornate four-wheeled chariot of iron, bronze and wood that archaeologists think was drawn by a team of horses in processions through Pompeii almost 2,000 years ago … Pompeii discovers ancient processional chariot Discovery of almost intact carriage hailed as unique in Italy. Video, How rising sea levels are threatening my home, Belgian farmer accidentally moves French border, Canadian sign war captivates the internet, Twitter suspends Bollywood star's account, Senior Swiss diplomat in Iran 'dies in fall', Shark attack survivor wins tooth shark left behind, Britney Spears slams 'hypocritical' documentaries, Laboratory-made diamonds are forever, says Pandora, A statement by the park described the ceremonial chariot. It is a large ceremonial chariot. The villa, north of Pompeii in Civita Giuliana, had a stable where the remains of three horses were found in 2018, including one which was harnessed. The chariot was found inside a double-level porch which probably faced onto a courtyard, not far from the stable. He said some of the ornate decorations on the chariot allude to it being used for community festivities, possibly including wedding ceremonies. The Archaeological Park of Pompeii and the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Torre Annunziata announced on Friday, February 26, 2021 the discovery of a large four-wheeled ceremonial chariot. "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. © 2021 BBC. A detail of the decoration of a chariot that was found in Civita Giuliana, north of Pompeii. The Archaeological Park of Pompeii and the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Torre Annunziata announce the discovery of an extraordinary find, which has emerged intact from the excavation of the suburban villa of Civita Giuliana, beyond the walls to the north of the ancient city of Pompeii, as part of the joint operations launched in 2017 and in accordance with … 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". At the back, there are various stories engraved onto bronze and tin medallions. According to the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, this fascinating discovery is the result of renewed efforts launched in 2017 to recover all invaluable relics buried below the ancient ash.. Experts believe the chariot may have been used in ceremonies such as weddings Archaeologists in Italy have unveiled a ceremonial chariot they discovered near the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. A statement by the park described the ceremonial chariot as having "iron components, beautiful bronze and tin decorations" as well as ropes and floral decoration discovered "almost intact". … Two train carriages plunged to the ground when an elevated metro line collapsed. New great discovery in the archaeological excavations of Pompeii. "The fight against the looting of archaeological sites, both inside and outside the urban area of ancient Pompeii, is certainly one of the primary objectives of the Office," said Chief Prosecutor of Torre Annunziata Nunzio Fragliasso, in a press video Friday at Pompeii. India passes 20 million cases amid oxygen shortage, Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce after 27 years, Anger rises as Covid rages in Modi's constituency, Why 2021 is shaping up to be Dove Cameron's year, The Americans hesitant about the Covid vaccine. The carriage is decorated with sheets of bronze and red and black wooden panels. Posted 37 m minutes ago Sat Saturday 27 Feb February 2021 at 11:14pm. The Archaeological Park of Pompeii described the find as "extraordinary" and that "it adds an extra element to the history of the house.". "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...". Carriage was found near the stables of an ancient villa at Civita Giuliana, Italy VideoInside a microchip factory racing to meet demand, The dangerous rise of India's 'Covid quack', The ancient board game which has Antiguans hooked, Food giants respond to worries over packaging, How rising sea levels are threatening my home. Pompeii, engulfed by a volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius in AD79, is an archaeological treasure trove. Excavators first discovered part of the artifact emerge from the volcanic material on January 7. The chariot, which has elements, was parked in the portico of a stable where the remains of three horses were previously found. Archaeologists say efforts to safely free the chariot took weeks after it first emerged during an excavation effort on 7 January. The ceiling of the villa is deciduous English oak, a material frequently used in the Roman age, and it was removed carefully to allow for further investigation. Weeks later, the entire chariot was revealed, miraculously intact despite the collapse of parts of the room that housed it. Researchers in Italy have discovered a well-preserved chariot at a villa outside of Pompeii, the ill-fated Roman city razed by a volcanic eruption in 79 A.D., reports Reuters. Pompeii: Archaeologists unveil ceremonial chariot discovery David Gange 31 mins ago 3 min read image copyrightHandout via EPAimage captionExperts believe the chariot may have been used in ceremonies such as weddingsArchaeologists in Italy have unveiled a ceremonial chariot they discovered near the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. Experts believe it was likely used in festivities and parades, with the find described as "exceptional" and "in an excellent state of preservation". The park believes the chariot had a ceremonial use, like accompanying festivities, parades, and processions. The chariot, with its iron elements, bronze decorations and mineralized wooden remains, was found in the ruins of a settlement north of Pompeii, … Read about our approach to external linking. The discovery is ‘without precedent in Italy’. The Pompeii archaeological park has announced the discovery of an ancient four-wheeled processional carriage, believed to have been used for an "artistocratic wedding ceremony," reports Italian news agency ANSA. The ancient city, which lies around 23km (14 miles) to the south-east of Naples, is a Unesco world heritage site. Near the site where this chariot was discovered, the remains of three horses were found in 2018. This type of chariot has never been found in Italy before, instead resembling finds from Thrace, in northern Greece, said the park officials. Thus commented the Minister of Culture Dario Franceschini on the discovery of the chariot in the excavations of Civita Giulia. 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