Scientists in Italy have uncovered a fast-food eatery in the ancient Roman town of Pompeii. The remains help in the understanding of foods that were popular among Pompeii’s citizens. Pompeii Archaeological Park’s chief Massimo Osanna said Saturday that about 80 such fast-food eateries have been found at Pompeii. But the latest find is the first time such a hot-food-drink eatery, known as a thermopolium, was completely uncovered. Plant and animal specialists are still examining remains from the site. Some of the thermopolium's counter area was partly dug up in 2019 during work to repair Pompeii’s ruins. Since then, archaeologists have kept digging. They uncovered a large counter area with wide holes on its top. The counter held deep containers for hot food.
Title: Dig of Pompeii Reveals Fast-Food Eatery
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Massimo Osanna said Saturday that about 80 such fast-food eateries have been found at Pompeii.</span> <span data-start-time='33167' data-end-time='45375'>But the latest find is the first time such a hot-food-drink eatery, known as a thermopolium, was completely uncovered.</span> <span data-start-time='45375' data-end-time='51479'>Plant and animal specialists are still examining remains from the site.</span> <span data-start-time='51479' data-end-time='62875'>Some of the thermopolium's counter area was partly dug up in 2019 during work to repair Pompeii’s ruins.</span> <span data-start-time='62875' data-end-time='67708'>Since then, archaeologists have kept digging.</span> <span data-start-time='67708' data-end-time='74042'>They uncovered a large counter area with wide holes on its top.</span> <span data-start-time='74042' data-end-time='78708'>The counter held deep containers for hot food.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div 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