Slice of history? Pompeii fresco not an ‘ancestor’ of pizza, experts say
Fresco found on the wall of a house in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii looks like a pizza but isn't, experts at the site say.
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A still-life fresco discovered recently in the Pompeii archaeological site looks like a pizza, but it’s not, experts at the archaeological site say. The image is instead believed to be a focaccia covered with fruit, including pomegranate and possibly dates, finished with spices or a type of pesto, experts said. In the fresco, it is served on a silver plate and a wine chalice stands next to it.
