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Archaeologists Uncover Unusually Large Chunk of Rare ‘Egyptian Blue’ in Nero’s Palace
Among the brilliant colors, researchers were most excited to find a rare chunk of Egyptian blue pigment. The Colosseum Archaeological Park announced the discovery in a January 20 Facebook post. “The ...
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2.4-Kilogram Chunk Of Egyptian Blue Pigment Found At Nero's Infamous Party Palace
On the grounds of Emperor Nero’s grand palace, where legendary parties once shocked and amazed, archaeologists have uncovered ...
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A Huge Chunk of Prized Egyptian Blue Pigment Is Uncovered in Nero’s Palace
Excavations at Domus Aurea, the former imperial residence of Roman emperor Nero, have yielded remnants of the rare Egyptian ...
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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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 ...