Archeologists uncover rare, expensive blue shrine in Pompeii

The biggest archaeological dig in years in the ancient Italian city of Pompeii is turning up clues about how people lived before the city was buried in volcanic rock. A newly discovered banquet hall, ornate shrine and artwork show the sophistication and elegance of the Pompeians. NBC’s Kelly Cobiella reports for TODAY.

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[norawalker]

I love anything about archeological ruins. Completely fascinating.

[barrymoore]

The doodles attributed to children are charming, and in their way even more precious than the fine painted decorations being brought to light.

[JBaxter-pioj]

Everything was preserved in pristine condition to the layers of ash and pumice. While incredibly tragic for the people of Pompeii and Herculaneum it is a gift to us as a perfectly preserved time capsule. Thank you for sharing.

[salustianoberrios]

Thrilling! Brought tears to my eyes! The past reaching out to us… and eventually, ourselves reaching out to those yet to be born!

[bombaybeach]

I've visited Pompeii twice. It's hands down my favorite place I've ever been. It's great to hear about all the new discoveries this past year.

[Honeymoon]

I adore ancient history. This is so beautiful.

[swedemartyrsonswade]

Charcoal drawings on the walls are truly a human resemblance to a child.

[gian]

It’s amazing how modern technology and time found perfectly preserved ancient civilizations

[maxr]

Absolutely amazing that there’s STILL discoveries to find at Pompeii even after being excavated for other two hundred years

[___beyondhorizon]

I visited Pompeii twice, second time in January 2009, in heavy rain 🌧️ and cold! This ancient city will moved you, to see daily life frozen in time by the ashes.
Roman ruins are all over the Mediterranean coast, AKA the former Roman empire. I got to visit Troy and Ephesus in Turkey in June 2019, fascinating!

[benbcfl]

Genuinely thrilled to see something on the news not related to politics! Thank you!!

[assail]

walking around there is literally like walking back in time. amazing

[somethingtojenga]

Considering everybody thinks ancient Rome was white statues and bare stone, having this look into how beautifully they painted their walls is priceless

[rbsmith]

I love new discoveries at Pompeii. Keep digging!

[I_am_Lauren]

This is absolutely amazing! The preservation of the pigment after a huge natural disaster like that is incredible!

[lazy_lefty]

This is seriously incredible.... people don't realize how amazing it is to uncover this intact the way it was 2000 years ago

[annegreenwood]

wow just stunning a lovely colour how amazing to be able to find such a treasure

[joanlynch]

Pompéi and Herculaneum must have been incredibly fun!

[janh]

The drawings in the banquet room were exquisite. My favorite, though, was the kids’ graffiti; the more things change, the more they stay the same.

[easternyellowjacket]

Fascinating. The people that lived back then were and are absolutely no different than those living today.