Discovery of Sacred Room with Blue Walls at Pompeii
A sacred room with painted blue walls has been unearthed at Pompeii, revealing the expensive and rare color used in the Roman city. The room is interpreted as a shrine for ritual activities and sacred objects. The discovery sheds light on the wealth and sophistication of Pompeii's inhabitants.
Key Points
- Blue color was expensive and had to be imported from Egypt and the eastern Mediterranean
- Room interpreted as a shrine with frescos depicting the four seasons and agriculture
- Pompeii's ancient technique of painting frescos when plaster was wet preserved the vibrant colors
Pros
- Reveals the use of rare and expensive blue color in Roman times
- Provides insight into the wealth and sophistication of Pompeii's inhabitants
- Discovery of a sacrarium devoted to ritual activities and sacred objects