Archaeologists have discovered a rare Egyptian blue ingot weighing 2.4 kilograms at Emperor Nero's grand palace in Rome. Egyptian blue, a vibrant blue pigment developed over 4,000 years ago, was highly sought-after among ancient artists for its ability to create shadows and give artworks a luminous effect. The discovery reveals details about the way frescoes were created nearly 2,000 years ago. Egyptian blue was historically produced in Alexandria, Egypt, and spread throughout the ancient Mediterranean. The frescoes at the Domus Aurea, influenced by the rediscovered artworks, continue to surprise and inspire researchers.
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