Immaculately Preserved Funerary Statues Found in Pompeii

Archaeologists working at a city in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii have discovered two life-sized funerary statues depicting a man and a woman, Ancient Origins reported.

The statues were located in the necropolis of Porto Sarno, which was first discovered in 1998 when archaeologists came upon 50 cremation burial sites. Researchers believe the latest discoveries depict two real people of high social status who lived in Porto Sarno, rather than mythical gods. It’s a notable glimpse into...