Archaeologists discover petrified remains of harnessed horse in ancient Pompeii villa
6 years, 3 months ago

Archaeologists discover petrified remains of harnessed horse in ancient Pompeii villa

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The petrified remains of a horse still in its harness and saddle have been uncovered by archaeologists in an ancient villa outside the walls of Pompeii. They would have come to a “fierce and terrible end”, Pompeii archaeological park head Massimo Osanna said. Mr Osanna told Italian news agency ANSA the villa belonged to a high-ranking military officer, perhaps a general, during ancient Roman times.

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