Bright blue chunk found in Rome turns out to be rare 2,000-year-old material. See it
The colorful material weighed over 5 pounds and was likely made to decorate an emperor’s palace, Italian officials said.
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Visiting the Captivating Colosseum Neighborhood in Rome
Don’t miss the walk to the top of the forum where you’ll get an excellent viewpoint for taking photos. Like most visitors of Rome, you may be tempted to see the Colosseum and skip closer views ...
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Bright blue chunk found in Rome turns out to be rare 2,000-year-old material. See it
Archaeologists excavating near the Colosseum found a rare chunk of Egyptian blue pigment dating back about 2,000 years. Photo from Simona Murrone and the Colosseum Archaeological Park Across the ...