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2,000-Year-Old Fast Food Stands Called Thermopolia Discovered In Pompeii
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As it turns out though, even residents of Pompeii were grabbing meals on the go.
According to The Guardian, archaeologists have just discovered around 150 thermopolia, or snack bars, littered throughout the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.
Found in Regio V — a 54-acre site north of the Pompeii archaeological park — the 2,000-year-old relics were once thriving businesses that sold bread with salty fish, lentils, baked cheese, and spicy wine.
More than 2,000 people died from the volcanic explosion with much of ancient Pompeii either being destroyed forever or getting trapped in time waiting for us to uncover it.
Next, see some of the chilling bodies of Pompeii and learn some of the most fascinating facts about ancient history.
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