Food from Pompeii, in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples

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Food from Pompeii, in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples

Food from Pompeii, in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-019029-0000

Media ID 33113000

© Alinari Archives, Florence

Diet Food Fruit Find Walnut

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print transports us back in time to the ancient city of Pompeii, offering a glimpse into the culinary delights and dietary habits of its inhabitants. Preserved within the walls of the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, this remarkable collection showcases an array of food items that were unearthed from the ruins. Dating back to approximately 1915-1920, this photograph by Alinari, Fratelli captures a snapshot of history frozen in time. The focus is on a variety of foods discovered during archaeological excavations at Pompeii. Amongst them are walnuts, fruits, and various forms of vegetation that once graced the tables and palates of Pompeian citizens. The significance lies not only in their preservation but also in what these findings reveal about ancient Roman diets. These edible remnants provide valuable insights into the daily lives and eating habits of those who called Pompeii home centuries ago. As we gaze upon this image, we cannot help but marvel at how well-preserved these artifacts appear after being buried for so long beneath layers of volcanic ash. It serves as a poignant reminder that life can be unexpectedly interrupted by natural disasters like Mount Vesuvius' catastrophic eruption in 79 AD. The meticulous attention to detail captured by Alinari allows us to appreciate both the beauty and fragility inherent within historical artifacts. This photograph stands as a testament to human curiosity and our desire to uncover hidden stories from antiquity. In essence, this print offers more than just an aesthetic appeal; it invites us on an archaeological journey through time while reminding us that even something as simple as food can hold immense cultural value when viewed through a historical lens.

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