Huge Roman 'jigsaw' reveals 2,000-year-old wall paintings
Summary
Archaeologists have put together thousands of pieces of ancient Roman wall plaster to reveal detailed wall paintings from a Roman villa in central London. These frescoes show musical instruments, birds, and local plants, offering a glimpse into the wealth and artistic influences of Roman London.Key Facts
- The wall plaster fragments were found in 2021 at a site in central London.
- The frescoes decorated at least 20 walls of a Roman villa.
- Paintings include images of musical instruments, birds, flowers, and mistletoe.
- A fragment with the Latin word "Fecit" suggests who the artists might be, but the full name is missing.
- The Museum of London Archaeology (Mola) led the reassembly of the wall plaster.
- The largest fresco is about 5 meters by 3 meters in size.
- The villa dates back to the first or second century, shortly after the Romans founded London in AD 43.
- The site is located in Southwark, south of the Thames River, where other Roman artifacts were also found.
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