In Pompeii, beneath volcanic stones and ash, an object over 2,000 years old has been discovered (photos, videos available).

An extraordinary discovery has been made in Pompeii, shedding light on the luxurious lifestyle of the city's elite just before the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD and the ensuing ash.

This entire thermal complex was part of a large private villa, located in the Regio IX area. It is believed that the thermal complex belonged to a wealthy homeowner, likely a representative of Pompeii's elite.

According to Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the director of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, this complex may be the largest thermal facility ever found in a private residence in the city. As many as 30 people could enjoy the baths at the same time, allowing the owner to host lavish events right there.

The complex consisted of three main rooms: hot (caldarium), warm (tepidarium), and cold (frigidarium). Visitors would move through them sequentially.

The thermal baths served not only for hygiene but also as centers for social interaction, political discussions, and business deals. Adjacent to the baths was a large peristyle—a garden surrounded by columns that occupied a significant part of the property and a banquet hall. This discovery deepens our understanding of daily life and the pursuit of comfort and beauty among the upper echelons of Pompeian society.

Previously, "Telegraph" reported on a valuable ancient artifact found in Zaporizhia. The discovered ceramic fragment is over five thousand years old.