Italy: 2000 year old fresco found in ancient ruins of Pompeii – Experts say that the ancient fresco, which depicts a flat bread with assorted toppings on a tray with other food, could be a “distant relative” of modern-day pizza.
Italy: 2000 year old fresco found in ancient ruins of Pompeii – Experts say that the ancient fresco, which depicts a flat bread with assorted toppings on a tray with other food, could be a “distant relative” of modern-day pizza.
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Summary: A 2,000-year-old fresco that may depict an early version of pizza has been discovered in Pompeii, according to Italy’s Culture Ministry. The painting shows a flatbread beside a wine goblet, possibly eaten with fruits, spices, or a type of pesto sauce. The discovery indicates that the idea of pizza may have been around long before the introduction of modern ingredients like tomatoes and mozzarella. The fresco, discovered in a partially excavated bakery, offers further insight into the culinary habits of ancient Pompeii and demonstrates the cultural significance of pizza as a dish that has transcended time and social class.
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Or maybe those flatbreads served as edible plates, ehehe
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Summary: A 2,000-year-old fresco that may depict an early version of pizza has been discovered in Pompeii, according to Italy’s Culture Ministry. The painting shows a flatbread beside a wine goblet, possibly eaten with fruits, spices, or a type of pesto sauce. The discovery indicates that the idea of pizza may have been around long before the introduction of modern ingredients like tomatoes and mozzarella. The fresco, discovered in a partially excavated bakery, offers further insight into the culinary habits of ancient Pompeii and demonstrates the cultural significance of pizza as a dish that has transcended time and social class.
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Or maybe those flatbreads served as edible plates, ehehe