Archaeologists have unearthed a remarkably well-preserved 2,000-year-old tomb in Italy, showcasing stunning artwork from ancient times. Archaeological surveys preceding construction in the municipality of Giugliano in Campania, near Naples, discovered the tomb in near-perfect condition.
Within the structure, archaeologists encountered a plethora of frescoes adorning the walls, depicting various scenes from ancient mythology. One of the paintings portrays Cerberus, the three-headed dog from Greek mythology, renowned for guarding the gates to the underworld as the hound of Hades.
Additional frescoes within the tomb portray other Greek mythological scenes, such as ichthyocentaurs—creatures with the upper body of a human, the lower body of a horse, and the tail of a fish.
According to experts, the tomb is probably of a wealthy individual as burial customs during that time often mirrored the status and significance of the person. Archaeologists intend to continue their excavation of the tomb to further unravel its history and purpose.
This discovery holds great significance, offering fresh insights into the lives and beliefs of ancient Romans. Furthermore, the well-preserved frescoes provide a rare glimpse into the art and culture of the era.
Egypt Takes Measures to Prevent Mass Migration from Gaza Amid Israeli Airstrikes
Egypt has implemented measures aimed at averting a potential mass exodus from the Gaza Strip to its Sinai Peninsula. This comes in response to the temporary suspension of movement through the main exit point from Gaza due to Israeli airstrikes, as reported by both Gaza officials and Egyptian security sources.
Israel’s military actions in Gaza have raised concerns in Egypt, which has called on Israel to ensure safe passage for civilians out of Gaza rather than pushing them to head southwest into Sinai, according to two Egyptian security sources.
On Tuesday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi characterized the escalation in Gaza as “highly dangerous” and expressed Egypt’s commitment to seeking a negotiated solution to the violence in collaboration with regional and international partners. He emphasized that Egypt would not allow the situation to be problematic for others, likely referring to the risk of displacing Palestinians to Sinai.
The Rafah border crossing, the sole potential entry point into Sinai for Gaza’s 2.3 million residents, remained closed on Wednesday morning. Egyptian military aircraft conducted flights nearby overnight, and military forces have positioned themselves near the border, conducting patrols to monitor the area.
