What Did Ancient Pompeians Burn as Offerings to Their Gods? New Research Reveals the Surprising Answer
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An analysis of incense burners discovered in the doomed city identified traces of resin imported from sub-Saharan Africa or Asia, testifying to Pompeii’s extensive trade networks