Rare statues of the normal size of the spiral couple in Touja found in the tomb of Pompei

Researchers said that the size statues of a man and a woman were discovered in a grave in Pompeii, after thousands of years. The ancient Roman city.

The researchers say that the characters almost the size of life highlight life and religion in Pompei, Who destroyed When Mount Vizovius erupted in 79 m

This discovery was discovered while researchers worked from the archaeological site and the University of Valencia worked on the excavation that focuses on the Necropolis of Porta Sarno, who was directly outside the city, According to a press statement. The site was a burial land, and was discovered in the 1990s while building railways. Since 1998, the researchers have found evidence of more than 50 burials of burning bodies in Necropolis. The current excavations, called “the investigation of the effects of death in Pompeii”, have been going on since July 2024.

The statues are found in the southern half of the grave, covered with a pumice stone, According to a report from the researchers. The pumice stone indicated that this part of the grave was buried in earthquakes shortly before the eruption of Jabal Fisovius.

The researchers said the numbers are a funerary comfort. The couple may be married and seem to be “well”, according to researchers.

The researchers wrote: “The appetite and details of sculpture are great,” the researchers wrote. “We can appreciate the exact sculpture of days, fingers and nails. We can also see detailed work on the folds of clothes and decorations: rings, bracelets, necklace, etc.”

The woman’s personality includes carved accessories that may indicate that she was a priest in Ceres, Roman Harvest gods and fertility. The researchers said it is possible that women from prominent families will hold this position. The priests were practicing political power and have the highest social position as possible for Roman women. The researchers said that the statues of the priests carry the elements associated with their locations are very rare in southern Italy.

The man wears a Tuga indicates that he is a Roman citizen. Both are a photographer wearing episodes that may be wedding teams.

Other traces were also found, including the betting jars that may carry a perfumed oil, a broken mirror and a metal currency depicting the sea god Neptune in the grave. The researchers said that these elements may be important in funerary rituals.

The researchers said that the statues may go back to the late Republic period, which ranged from 133 to 31 BC.

The statues were moved to another part of the Pompeii for restoration work. The park said they will be shown in an exhibition that focuses on the femininity in the old Pompery, which will be opened on April 16. The restoration will be implemented in front of the exhibition visitors.

Other major discoveries have been discovered in Pompery in recent months. In February, Dionysus paintingsThe God of Greek wine was discovered. The pictures were drawn on the walls of a large banquet room. In January, archaeologists Drilling a large private bathroom These multiple rooms and swimming pools included.