The recent discovery of a Roman Gate to Hell reveals that priests conducted rituals involving sacrificial animals, which died due to volcanic CO2 emissions while the priests remained unharmed. Archaeologists found numerous ancient oil lamps surrounding the site, indicating that priests may have used these lamps to navigate the hazardous area at night, despite the lethal CO2 levels that prevent combustion beyond a certain concentration. This finding provides significant insights into ancient Roman religious practices and their understanding of environmental hazards.
PREREQUISITESHistorians, archaeologists, and anyone interested in ancient Roman culture and environmental science will benefit from this discussion.