Frescoes of Trojan War unearthed in Italy's Pompeii

By Burak Bir

LONDON (AA) - Frescoes of the Trojan War have been discovered during a fresh excavation in Italy’s Pompeii archaeological site, local media reported.

The mythological figures have been found on the elegant black-painted walls of an imposing banqueting hall in the insula 10 of the Regio IX in Pompeii, an ancient Roman city buried and preserved by Vesuvius in 79 AD, according to the state-run ANSA news agency.

Troy was immortalized by the ancient Greek poet Homer in his epic The Iliad, telling the story of the last year of the decade-long Trojan War.

The excavation of the area has so far brought to light two residences connected to each other, one house with a bakery and a washing area.

"Pompeii is truly a treasure trove that never stops surprising us and prompting amazement because, each time we dig, we find something beautiful and significant," Culture Minister Gennaro Sanguliano said.