In the aftermath of Mount Vesuvius’s eruption in 79 AD, archaeologists discovered a remarkable gold bracelet from the 1st century AD in Pompeii, within the “House of the Golden Bracelet.” This striking piece features a two-headed snake design with glass eyes intricately coiled around the arm, holding a golden disk depicting the image of the goddess Selene. The disk is adorned with a half-moon-shaped tiara and surrounded by seven stars.

The bracelet was found on the arm of a woman whose remains were uncovered alongside those of another adult and a child. This discovery offers a poignant glimpse into the lives and tragic end of Pompeii’s inhabitants.