Indian Ivory Statuette (1st Century CE) Discovered in Pompeii
In 1938, excavations in Pompeii uncovered an intricately carved ivory statuette of Indian origin, revealing a fascinating link between ancient Rome and the Indian subcontinent. Buried under volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius’s eruption in 79 CE, Pompeii has long been a treasure trove for archaeologists, and this discovery further highlights the extensive trade networks that…