#archaeological-excavation

#archaeological-excavation

A gold wedding ring from the Roman era has been discovered in the ancient city of Bononia (modern-day Vidin) in Bulgaria. It weighs a hefty 26.63 grams and dates to the second half of the 2nd century A.D. The central plate of the ring is oval and contains an image of a couple, typical iconography in this period for marital fidelity rings which were exchanged between newlyweds.

On a map, Pompeii's Villa of the Mysteries looks like an afterthought-a small, distant square, as far away as possible from the ancient city's amphitheatre, where the action was. But the suburban villa, which dates to the second century BC, is the red-hot centre for many who make the pilgrimage here. Its room of celebrated frescoes contains some of the best-known and best-preserved examples of Ancient Roman art.

The new planning application will allow for a phased development at Trinity School, as costs for initial plans exceeded budget due to unexpected archaeological works.