Posted on Dec 27, 2020
Pompeii excavation reveals fast food diet of ancient Romans
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The remnants of a fast food eatery have been uncovered in Pompeii, giving archaeologists a glimpse into what some of the most popular takeaway dishes were for residents of the ancient Roman city.
According to Pompeii Archaeological Park’s longtime chief, Massimo Osanna, as many as 80 fast foods have been found at the site, suggesting that takeaway culture was a big part of daily life there.
This was the first time, however, that an actual eatery, known as a thermopolium, had been uncovered at the site, he told Rai state TV, according to the Associated Press.
Part of the ancient fast food counter had been dug up in 2019 during restoration efforts.
According to Pompeii Archaeological Park’s longtime chief, Massimo Osanna, as many as 80 fast foods have been found at the site, suggesting that takeaway culture was a big part of daily life there.
This was the first time, however, that an actual eatery, known as a thermopolium, had been uncovered at the site, he told Rai state TV, according to the Associated Press.
Part of the ancient fast food counter had been dug up in 2019 during restoration efforts.
Pompeii excavation reveals fast food diet of ancient Romans
Posted from independent.co.uk
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Interesting Brother PO1 William "Chip" Nagel thanks for the read/share of the most informative.
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I read about an archeological excavation n art of the Roman sewer system by the colosseum. The area was closed off oner time. The Romans dumped everything into the sewer. If I remember correctly they found the bones of bears and a lion. The food served, if my memory is correct, seeds, nuts, grapes were among some of the snacks served . https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ancient-roman-spectator-snacks-dog-bones-discovered-in-colosseum-dig-180981211/
Archaeologists Find 1,900-Year-Old Snacks in Sewers Beneath the Colosseum
Spectators at Rome’s ancient amphitheater enjoyed olives, figs, nuts and more
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