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Two Equids Discovered in Pompeii Bakery

Excavations at Pompeii’s House of the Chaste Lovers uncovered equid remains in a bakery room, offering new insight into daily life and the city’s final moments before Vesuvius erupted in AD 79.

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Jun 08, 2026
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Image credit: Archaeological Park of Pompeii

The discovery was made within the Insula of the Chaste Lovers, one of Pompeii’s most significant excavation areas. The complex is not only a decorated residence but also a large production site. It i…

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