Italy: Archaeologists discover ancient Roman processional chariot near Pompeii

Italy: Archaeologists discover ancient Roman processional chariot near Pompeii

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Mandatory credits: City of Pompeii

The archaeological park of Pompeii presented a large ancient-Roman four-wheeled processional chariot discovered on the famous Italian cultural site, as seen from the park's footage on Saturday.

The carriage made of iron, bronze and tin was found in a well-preserved state a few metres north of the walls of ancient Pompeii.

"Pompeii continues to surprise people with discoveries and it will remain this way for some years still as there are 20 hectares that still need to be excavated. Most of all, it demonstrates that this place can still be enhanced and can attract tourists from all over the world," stated Italian Minister of Culture Dario Franceschini.

The ancient city of Pompeii was engulfed by a massive volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The area is today a vast archaeological site classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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SOT, Dario Franceschini, Italian Minister of Culture (Italian): "Pompeii continues to surprise people with discoveries and it will remain this way for some years still as there are 20 hectares that still need to be excavated. Most of all, it demonstrates that this place can still be enhanced and can attract tourists from all over the world. While, at the same time, research and studies can take place. And, a young director like [Archaeologist Gabriel] Zuchtriegel can make the most out of this opportunity."

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