Pompeii's Graffiti: An Ancient Form of Social Media (Video)
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="schema:primaryImageOfPage og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.ancient-origins.net/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/Pompeii-Graffiti.jpg?itok=PmA0PSfF"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.ancient-origins.net/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/Pompeii-Graffiti.jpg?itok=PmA0PSfF" width="610" height="320" alt="Pompeii graffiti. Source: Niklas / Adobe Stock." /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="schema:description content:encoded"><p>Archaeologist Dr. Catherine Huntley's work unveils the ancient walls of
Pompeii as repositories of historical insights. In contemporary times,
graffiti often carries a negative connotation, associated with urban decay. However, in antiquity, when parchment and paper were scarce, graffiti became a vital means of communication and self-expression. Through her research, Huntley delves into the world of ancient tagging, where individuals left their mark. An example of this is someone called Faustus, who etched his name into the wall, or the intriguing "array Elias" inscribed below. This form of communication mirrors today's texting and social media in its intent – connecting people.</p>
<p>Amongst these
inscriptions, a fascinating find emerges, presumably the handiwork of a young child. These intricate etchings, similar across various times and cultures, shed light on cognitive development. The emphasis on the head signifies a child's unique perspective, while radiating patterns reflect their inherent curiosity. Furthermore, the location of these graffiti pieces suggests an active lifestyle for Pompeii's children. More than half of these markings appear in
public spaces, indicating a rich, communal childhood experience, dispelling the notion of confinement within domestic spaces. Pompeii's walls whisper the tales of its residents, bridging the temporal gap between their world and ours.</p>
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