Archaeologists reconstruct a Roman cupboard found in Pompeii

Archaeologists at the Archaeological Park of the city of Pompeii reconstructed a wooden cupboard that remained sealed for nearly two millennia.

The eruption of the Vesuvius volcano in 79 AD buried the city and preserved the daily lives of its inhabitants. Experts found the simple wooden cupboard inside a residence on Via dell'Abbondanza. The object stayed intact and locked for centuries until researchers could examine its contents.

The reconstruction revealed personal items belonging to a woman who lived in the home. These artifacts provide a unique look into the private lives of people during the Roman era.