The fact
The graffiti, found in an alleyway, sheds light on the conversations and customs of its inhabitants before the 79 AD eruption.
These texts enrich the social history of the city, preserved under Vesuvius' ashes.
Why it matters
Ces découvertes offrent un témoignage direct et rare des interactions sociales dans l’Antiquité romaine, au-delà des récits officiels.