The chariot is described as having 'iron components, beautiful bronze and tin decorations', as well as ropes and floral decoration discovered 'almost intact'. 'At Pompeii, vehicles used for transport have been found in the past, such as that of the House of Menander, or the two chariots discovered at Villa Arianna, but nothing like the Civita Giuliana chariot.' 'It is an extraordinary discovery for the advancement of our knowledge of the ancient world,' said Massimo Osanna, the outgoing director of the Pompeii Archaeological Park, in a statement.
The ceremonial carriage is the first of its kind discovered in Italy, where all previously unearthed ancient vehicles have been identified as having solely functional purposes. Experts believe the chariot was used to transport newlywed brides Archaeological Park of Pompeii
