The prison bakery recently announced.
Discovered in the 18th century, excavations have been ongoingsince 1748.
After centuries, much still remains to be discovered and documented.
The prison bakery recently announced. (Photo:Pompeii Archaeological Park)
Recently, during excavations of a villa, a disturbing structure emerged in the dig.
The room is a sobering reminder of the ancient history of slavery.
The house has residential and productive segments, and the bakery is in the latter.
A different bakery in Region VIII of Pompeii. (Photo: Mary Harrsch viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED)
The only exit led into the main house, suggesting permission was required to leave.
Millstones were also found, with arcs of indented tracks in the basalt floor.
These tracks were created for the blindfolded donkeys who cranked the stones to grind flour.
A view of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. (Photo: ElfQrin viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED)
(A feeding trough was also discovered nearby.)
Slavery was widespread in agriculture and mining, as well as in domestic households.
A different bakery in Region VIII of Pompeii.
A view of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius.
