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A 2,000-year-old fast food and drink counter which was discovered by a group of archaeologists last year is due to open to the public this summer.
The insane ancient diner was found in Pompeii, Italy during an excavation on the Regio V site.
It was once the spot for Roman customers to enjoy a range of culinary treats like snails, beef, and fish – traces of which were found at the site, Business Insider reported.
Remnants of nearly 2,000-year-old beef, duck, and more were located around the canteen, along with cooking utensils and wine flasks.
Brightly decorated frescos with deep jar holders line the ancient counter, which is amazingly still in good condition given its age.
Human remains were also found close by, including those of a man believed to be in his 50s.
“As well as bearing witness to daily life in Pompeii, the possibilities to analyse afforded by this thermopolium are exceptional because for the first time we have excavated a site in its entirety,” said Massimo Osanna, director general at the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, according to The Guardian.
“The counter seems to have been closed in a hurry and abandoned by its owners but it is possible that someone, perhaps the oldest man, stayed behind and perished during the first phase of the eruption,” Osanna added.
