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| 0:00 | · | nestled beneath the shadow of the mighty |
| 0:02 | · | Mount Vesuvius the ancient Roman city of |
| 0:04 | · | Pompei has long captured the imagination |
| 0:06 | · | of historians archaeologists and the |
| 0:08 | · | global public now a remarkable new |
| 0:11 | · | chapter in Pompei story has been |
| 0:13 | · | Unearthed as excavations in Regio 9 one |
| 0:16 | · | of the many administrative districts |
| 0:18 | · | that made up the city have yielded a |
| 0:20 | · | stunning array of artifacts and insights |
| 0:21 | · | into the lives of pompei's |
| 0:23 | · | inhabitants Pompei was a thriving |
| 0:25 | · | commercial and cultural Hub in the Roman |
| 0:27 | · | Empire and was divided into these |
| 0:29 | · | different Reg |
| 0:30 | · | each with its own unique character and |
| 0:32 | · | role within the larger Urban fabric |
| 0:34 | · | Regio 9 is located in the northeastern |
| 0:36 | · | quadrant of the city and was a bustling |
| 0:38 | · | Center of Commerce and Industry home to |
| 0:40 | · | a diverse array of businesses workshops |
| 0:43 | · | and residential dwellings the current |
| 0:45 | · | excavation project in Regio 9 which |
| 0:48 | · | began just over a year ago has already |
| 0:50 | · | yielded remarkable discoveries that have |
| 0:52 | · | the potential to rewrite our |
| 0:53 | · | understanding of pompeian society and |
| 0:55 | · | culture Chief among these is the |
| 0:57 | · | unearthing of a grand opulent residence |
| 1:00 | · | complete with a breathtaking black room |
| 1:01 | · | adorned with exquisite frescos depicting |
| 1:03 | · | scenes from Greek mythology the black |
| 1:06 | · | room so named for its Stark ebony hued |
| 1:09 | · | walls is a true Masterpiece of Roman art |
| 1:11 | · | and architecture its walls are adorned |
| 1:13 | · | with stunning frescos that bring to life |
| 1:15 | · | the legendary tales of the ancient Greek |
| 1:17 | · | world one Fresco depicts the god Apollo |
| 1:20 | · | in pursuit of the Trojan Priestess |
| 1:22 | · | Cassandra whose rejection of his |
| 1:24 | · | advances would ultimately lead to the |
| 1:25 | · | disastrous Trojan War another showcas is |
| 1:29 | · | the Fateful meeting of Prince Paris in |
| 1:30 | · | the beautiful Helen an event that would |
| 1:32 | · | seal the Doom of Troy the Artistry of |
| 1:35 | · | these frescos is nothing short of |
| 1:37 | · | remarkable with the figures seemingly |
| 1:38 | · | coming to life in the shimmering light |
| 1:40 | · | that would have danced across the walls |
| 1:41 | · | during Grand Banquets and social |
| 1:43 | · | Gatherings the black Hue of the walls |
| 1:45 | · | was likely chosen to conceal the smoke |
| 1:47 | · | deposits from the lamps used to |
| 1:49 | · | illuminate the space allowing the |
| 1:50 | · | vibrant colors of the paintings to take |
| 1:52 | · | Center Stage complimenting the stunning |
| 1:55 | · | Fresco is the room's nearly complete |
| 1:57 | · | Mosaic floor which is composed of over a |
| 1:59 | · | million individual White Tiles this |
| 2:02 | · | level of craftsmanship and attention to |
| 2:04 | · | detail speaks to the wealth and status |
| 2:06 | · | of the resident's owner who was likely a |
| 2:08 | · | prominent figure in pompeian society |
| 2:11 | · | alongside these beautiful frescos of The |
| 2:12 | · | Black Room the excavation team has also |
| 2:15 | · | uncovered another remarkable work of art |
| 2:17 | · | a fresco depicting the mythological tale |
| 2:19 | · | of leader and the swan in this scene the |
| 2:22 | · | queen of Sparta leader is shown in the |
| 2:24 | · | Embrace of the God's use who has taken |
| 2:26 | · | the form of a majestic Swan the union of |
| 2:29 | · | leader and the SW one according to |
| 2:30 | · | Legend would lead to the birth of Helen |
| 2:32 | · | of Troy whose Beauty and subsequent |
| 2:34 | · | abduction by Paris would spark the |
| 2:36 | · | Trojan War in addition to the stunning |
| 2:39 | · | discoveries already made the |
| 2:40 | · | archaeologists have also had to |
| 2:42 | · | meticulously piece together a ceiling |
| 2:44 | · | Fresco that was shattered during the |
| 2:45 | · | cataclysmic volcanic eruption the Fresco |
| 2:48 | · | was smashed into countless fragments by |
| 2:50 | · | the immense force of the eruption and |
| 2:52 | · | the recovered pieces of this work of art |
| 2:53 | · | have been carefully laid out jigsaw |
| 2:55 | · | Style on a large table in the excavation |
| 2:58 | · | site despite the challenge is posed by |
| 3:00 | · | the Fresco's fragmented State the |
| 3:02 | · | archaeologists have managed to slowly |
| 3:04 | · | and painstakingly reconstruct the |
| 3:06 | · | intricate design in revealing a |
| 3:07 | · | breathtaking Tableau of Landscapes |
| 3:09 | · | Egyptian inspired characters Bountiful |
| 3:11 | · | foods and flowers and even imposing |
| 3:13 | · | theatrical masks as the excavation team |
| 3:17 | · | carefully removes the volcanic debris |
| 3:19 | · | they have encountered another remarkable |
| 3:21 | · | Discovery the preservation of ornate |
| 3:22 | · | cornices that once Adorn the ceilings |
| 3:24 | · | and upper reaches of the various |
| 3:26 | · | structures within Regio 9 these |
| 3:28 | · | intricate patterns and decorative |
| 3:30 | · | flourishes are reveal the architectural |
| 3:32 | · | sophistication and aesthetic |
| 3:33 | · | sensibilities of pompei's Builders and |
| 3:35 | · | Artisans other Treasures recovered |
| 3:38 | · | during the Dig is a collection of oil |
| 3:39 | · | lamps which were essential tools for |
| 3:41 | · | Illuminating the Interiors of homes and |
| 3:43 | · | businesses in the ancient city digging |
| 3:45 | · | deeper into the grand residence the |
| 3:47 | · | excavation team has uncovered intriguing |
| 3:49 | · | evidence of ongoing Renovations at the |
| 3:51 | · | time of the catastrophic eruption in the |
| 3:54 | · | reception hall there is a lot of rubble |
| 3:56 | · | lited in the far right corner which |
| 3:57 | · | suggests that the owners of this opulent |
| 3:59 | · | home were actively engaged in the |
| 4:01 | · | process of updating and improving their |
| 4:03 | · | property the inhabitants of this Grand |
| 4:05 | · | residence along with countless others |
| 4:07 | · | were tragically denied the opportunity |
| 4:09 | · | to complete their projects and enjoy the |
| 4:11 | · | fruits of their labor as their lives |
| 4:12 | · | were cut short by the sudden and violent |
| 4:14 | · | onslaught of Mount |
| 4:16 | · | vvus the discovery of this black room is |
| 4:18 | · | just one of the many remarkable finds to |
| 4:20 | · | emerge from the excavations in Regio 9
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| 4:23 | · | archaeologists have also uncovered a |
| 4:25 | · | laundry facility located adjacent to the |
| 4:27 | · | Grand residence and hints at the |
| 4:29 | · | interconnected nature of pompei's |
| 4:30 | · | various Industries as well as the |
| 4:32 | · | sophisticated infrastructure that |
| 4:33 | · | supported the city's thriving economy |
| 4:36 | · | the team is confident that these various |
| 4:38 | · | properties can be linked both physically |
| 4:40 | · | and in terms of ownership providing more |
| 4:42 | · | details into the lives and relationships |
| 4:44 | · | of pompei's elite the excavations have |
| 4:47 | · | also revealed a large-scale bakery |
| 4:49 | · | operation complete with inscriptions |
| 4:51 | · | linking the property to a prominent |
| 4:52 | · | local politician named allus rusus verus |
| 4:56 | · | the first clue to Veris identity emerged |
| 4:58 | · | in the form of numerous inscription |
| 4:59 | · | bearing his initials arv found etched |
| 5:02 | · | onto the walls and even the millstones |
| 5:03 | · | of the newly discovered Bakery these |
| 5:06 | · | inscriptions served as the initial Trail |
| 5:08 | · | for the archaeologists leading them to |
| 5:10 | · | uncover a deeper understanding of verus |
| 5:12 | · | role and influence within pompe and |
| 5:14 | · | Society further investigation revealed |
| 5:16 | · | that verus was not just any pompeian |
| 5:18 | · | citizen but rather a prominent local |
| 5:20 | · | politician who was actively campaigning |
| 5:22 | · | for the prestigious office of adile |
| 5:24 | · | adils were elected officials in the |
| 5:26 | · | Roman Empire who held significant Powers |
| 5:28 | · | including the respons possibility for |
| 5:30 | · | maintaining public buildings and |
| 5:31 | · | infrastructure regulating public |
| 5:33 | · | festivals and enforcing public order |
| 5:36 | · | archaeologists had previously Unearthed |
| 5:38 | · | inscriptions that directly appeal to the |
| 5:40 | · | pompeian electorate urging them to make |
| 5:42 | · | all us rusus a true adile worthy of the |
| 5:45 | · | state these inscriptions were deciphered |
| 5:47 | · | despite their age and weathering and |
| 5:49 | · | provide a rare glimpse into the |
| 5:50 | · | electioneering tactics of the ancient |
| 5:52 | · | world where politicians like Veris |
| 5:54 | · | sought to leverage their resources and |
| 5:56 | · | connections to secure political power |
| 5:58 | · | the presence of the bakery near the |
| 6:00 | · | politicians campaign posters further |
| 6:02 | · | reinforces various political Savvy and |
| 6:04 | · | wealth in the Roman world the adage the |
| 6:07 | · | voter lives on bread held true as |
| 6:10 | · | politicians often use the distribution |
| 6:11 | · | of food and other basic necessities to |
| 6:13 | · | Curry favor with the electorate verus |
| 6:16 | · | demonstrated his understanding of this |
| 6:18 | · | Dynamic by owning and operating a |
| 6:19 | · | large-scale bakery and this suggests |
| 6:21 | · | that he may have engaged in morally |
| 6:23 | · | questionably practices like bribing |
| 6:25 | · | voters with bread to secure votes and |
| 6:26 | · | maintain his political influence and |
| 6:28 | · | Power the discoveries in Regio 99 have |
| 6:31 | · | provided a unique window into the |
| 6:33 | · | complex web of politics Commerce and |
| 6:35 | · | social stratification that underpinned |
| 6:37 | · | life in ancient Pompei by unraveling the |
| 6:40 | · | identity and role of allus rusus verus |
| 6:42 | · | archaeologists have gained invaluable |
| 6:44 | · | insights into the ways in which the |
| 6:45 | · | city's Elite wielded power and shaped |
| 6:47 | · | the daily lives of its |
| 6:49 | · | inhabitants as the excavations continue |
| 6:52 | · | the full extent of varus influence and |
| 6:54 | · | the details of pompeian society May yet |
| 6:56 | · | be revealed shedding new light on this |
| 6:58 | · | less known chapter of Roman history the |
| 7:01 | · | significance of these discoveries cannot |
| 7:03 | · | be overstated Pompei has long been |
| 7:05 | · | considered the premier window into the |
| 7:06 | · | world of the Roman Empire offering |
| 7:08 | · | unparalleled insights into the daily |
| 7:10 | · | lives customs and material culture of |
| 7:12 | · | the ancient Mediterranean world the |
| 7:15 | · | excavations in Regio 9 are only further |
| 7:17 | · | cementing this status as they continue |
| 7:19 | · | to uncover a wealth of information that |
| 7:21 | · | is redefining our understanding of |
| 7:22 | · | Pompei and |
| 7:24 | · | society yet the work is far from over |
| 7:27 | · | archaeologists estimate that only a |
| 7:28 | · | third of P P has been cleared of the |
| 7:30 | · | volcanic debris that inomed the city |
| 7:32 | · | nearly 2,000 years ago as the current |
| 7:35 | · | excavation project continues to make |
| 7:37 | · | remarkable strides the potential for |
| 7:39 | · | future discoveries remains immense |
| 7:41 | · | promising to unlock even more secrets |
| 7:43 | · | about the Lost World of Pompei thank you |
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| 7:53 | · | excavation site as the team continues to |
| 7:56 | · | uncover the secrets and stories that |
| 7:57 | · | have Lain buried for nearly two |
| 7:58 | · | millennium |
| 8:00 | · | see you next time |
