Archaeologists uncover sealed wardrobe with artifacts from ancient Pompeii

Archaeologists in Pompeii have opened a wooden wardrobe that has been sealed for nearly 2,000 years. It was found in the House of Cornelius Maximus, a building on one of the city's main streets. Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii in 79 CE, preserving many objects from daily life.

Inside the wardrobe, researchers found 38 bronze coins in a small container made from plant material. There was also a child's necklace with over 20 tiny charms made from bone and crystal. Grooming tools included tweezers, a spatula, and a glass bottle for perfume. A bronze lamp and an incense burner were also inside. Lead weights suggest the owner did some kind of trade. The upper shelves held pottery, including a decorated cup from Roman Spain.