24/06/2022 13:41 (UTC)

Archaeologists unearth well-preserved tortoise in Pompeii dig

Rome, Jun 24 (EFE).- The remains of a tortoise and its egg has been uncovered by archaeologists during a dig at the Ancient Roman city of Pompeii, which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

IMAGES COURTESY OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK OF POMPEII, ITALY.

FOOTAGE OF THE REMAINS OF THE LAND TORTOISE AND ITS EGG FOUND IN POMPEII.

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Date: 24/06/2022 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: CEDIDAS
Topic: Arts, culture and entertainment
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 65 seconds
Reference: 7001178623
Relevance: Normal