A mysterious tree trunk full of treasure, possibly related to ancient witchcraft rituals, was found in Pompeii – a city “petrified” by a volcano 2,000 years ago.
The city of Pompeii, famous for people turning to stone after being hit by ash during a volcanic tragedy 2,000 years ago, continues to surprise archaeologists with a “witch treasure” hidden in its body. tree.
Some samples taken from the “witch treasure” in Pompeii – photo: EPA
This strange tree trunk was found in a luxurious house. It does not contain gold, which the people of Pompeii often wore, but contains many precious stones such as amber, amethyst and countless other mysterious items. These are buttons made of bone ice, oriental beetles, amulets, dolls, bells, fist shapes, skulls, miniature penises… made from all kinds of different materials.
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According to Mr. Massimo Osanna, Regional Director of Pompeii – the heritage management unit of this ancient city, these strange objects can be used in witchcraft rituals related to fertility and seduction. Some are said to be ancient compensators that have the ability to crush bad luck.
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Experts believe that the tree trunk containing the witch’s treasure belonged to a servant or slave, not the owner of the building.
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The area where the witch’s treasure was found was Casa del Giardino, where in 2018 archaeologists found inscriptions that provided clues about the fateful day in the past, when a volcanic disaster struck the city.
Pompeii is a rich and crowded Roman city, now located in Italy. In 79 AD, a nearby volcano named Vesuvius erupted violently, engulfing Pompeii and the surrounding area in the blink of an eye.
Two “petrified” human bodies in Pompeii – photo: THE TELEGRAPH
A horse turned to stone because of a volcano – photo: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Over the years, excavations of Pompeii have revealed “petrified” human figures in all sorts of positions, most in an active state. They died in an instant from being hit by ash and volcanic heat.
The city’s ruins also include the remains of splendid buildings with top-notch architecture, decorated with works of art, and roads and streets with surprising construction techniques.
