Pompeii archaeologists reconstruct frescoed ceiling of a banquet hall
Archaeologists in Pompeii have unveiled a partially reconstructed frescoed ceiling vault from a banquet hall. The reconstruction uses an innovative curved support structure to display fragments depicting Greek mythological scenes of Dionysus and Ariadne. The work is part of ongoing restoration efforts at the UNESCO World Heritage site.
- ▪The ceiling vault belongs to a banquet hall on the upper floor of a house with an adjoining bakery.
- ▪Researchers employed a curved support structure to replicate the original shape and securely position the fresco fragments.
- ▪The frescoes primarily illustrate the myth of Dionysus and Ariadne.
- ▪As additional fragments are discovered, they can be added to the reconstruction, further completing the scene.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onPompeii archaeologists reconstruct frescoed ceiling of a banquet hallArchaeologists in the ancient city of Pompeii have unveiled the partially reconstructed frescoed ceiling vault of a banquet hall featuring detailed images of Greek mythologyByThe Associated PressJuly 24, 2026, 9:46 AM1:29In this picture made available by the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Friday, July 24, 2026, part of the restored ceiling of the Bakery House is displayed at the Pompeii Archaeological site.
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