New fresco with gladiators discovered in Pompeii
ROME (AP) — Archeologists have unearthed a well-preserved fresco depicting gladiators in action in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.
The new discovery — located in the Regio V site, north of the archaeological park — was unveiled Friday. It’s not open to the public yet.
The fresco was found on a wall beneath the stairwell of what was probably a tavern frequented by gladiators.
It’s the latest discovery in the Pompeii park, which has yielded dozens of discoveries.
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