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This picture released on December 26, 2020 by the Pompei Press Office shows a thermopolium, a sort of street “fast-food” counter in ancient Rome, that has been unearthed in Pompei, decorated with polychrome motifs and in an exceptional state of preservation

After being closed for business for over 2,000 years, arestaurantin the ancient city of Pompeii is about to have a grand re-opening.

BusinessInsiderreports that the “thermopolium,” a fast food and drink counter, has been excavated from the Roman ruins and will be opened up to the public this summer. The ancient diner, which will be available to view starting Aug. 12, was first discovered in Pompeii’s Regio V site.

It was located at what used to be a bustling intersection at the corner of Silver Wedding Street and Alley of Balconies,TheGuardianreported last year.

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This picture released on December 26, 2020 by the Pompei Press Office shows a thermopolium, a sort of street “fast-food” counter in ancient Rome, that has been unearthed in Pompei, decorated with polychrome motifs and in an exceptional state of preservation

While in operation centuries ago, the diner served up pork, fish, snails, andbeef. Archaeologists working at the site also found duck bone fragments and crushed fava beans, which were used to alter the taste of wine.

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This picture released on December 26, 2020 by the Pompei Press Office shows a thermopolium, a sort of street “fast-food” counter in ancient Rome, that has been unearthed in Pompei, decorated with polychrome motifs and in an exceptional state of preservation

This picture released on December 26, 2020 by the Pompei Press Office shows a thermopolium, a sort of street “fast-food” counter in ancient Rome, that has been unearthed in Pompei, decorated with polychrome motifs and in an exceptional state of preservation

Years later, archaeologists continue to make new discoveries about the ancient city, which ranks as Italy’s second most-visited site just after the Colosseum.

source: people.com