In Pompeii, ancient graffiti depicting daily life is being revealed thanks to modern technology

May 3, 2026 - 16:00
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In Pompeii, ancient graffiti depicting daily life is being revealed thanks to modern technology
Walls made of old brick and stone are shown along either side of an outdoor corridor

The walls of a corridor that once linked two theatres in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii hold hundreds of inscriptions made by residents before Mount Vesuvius erupted almost 2,000 years ago. An international research team is now using a very modern technique to bring them to life.