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  • It's a fast food joint.

  • Ancient Roman style Archaeologists have uncovered a street food stall in Pompeii, the city buried by a volcanic eruption in 79 a.

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  • The kiosk was discovered in a part of the site not open to the public and unveiled Saturday.

  • Park director Massimo Asana says it's the first time a whole one has Bean unearthed.

  • Hey, says traces off.

  • Nearly 2000 year old food were even found in some terra cotta jars.

  • They will be analyzed to see what kind of food Pompeii pedestrians favored.

  • The front of the counter is decorated with colorful frescoes, some depicting the meats on offer.

  • Archaeologists also found a bronze drinking bowl, cooking utensils and some bones.

  • Pompeii was home to around 13,000 people when it was buried under ash.

  • The ruins were discovered in the 16th century, with organized excavation starting in 17 50 around two thirds off.

It's a fast food joint.

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