Archaeologists in Pompeii have discovered a room that officials say offers 'a very rare insight into the daily life of slaves' in the ancient Roman city.. The villa in the Pompeii suburb of Civita Giuliana has a panoramic view of the Mediterranean Sea on the outskirts of the ancient Roman city

Italy 's culture minister, Dario Franceschini, said the find was 'an important discovery that enriches the knowledge of the daily life of ancient Pompeiians' in particular the level of society of which 'still little' is known. 

The excavation of a villa in the ruins of the historic volcanic eruption revealed a cramped dormitory and storage room.

Officials said the discovered room offers 'a very rare insight into the daily life of slaves' in the ancient Roman city.

The room was discovered in a villa in the Pompeii suburb of Civita Giuliana, just a few steps from where archaeologists in January discovered the remains of a well-preserved ceremonial chariot. 

Archaeologist Gabriel Zuchtriegel, pictured, in the room believed to have been inhabited by slaves.

Mr Zuchtriegel said slaves during the historic era would have lived 'a life in precarious conditions'.

Chamber pots and other personal objects were under the beds, while eight amphorae, an ancient vessel used as a storage jar, were in a corner, suggesting storage for the household.