Pompeii - Day 6

 

The city was hidden from the world for decades, completely sealed off from human intervention. 

Its initial discovery was in 1599 when the architect Domenico Fontana was constructing an underground channel to divert the river Sarno.

There are twelve ancient fountains that were restored in the Pompeii ruins. In addition to providing drinking water, fountains were used for decoration and to celebrate their builders.

Pompeii baths were well preserved thermal baths showcase a network of chambers including the cold bath, warm bath, and hot bath. Dating back to 79 AD these baths served as a communal hub for relaxation,  socializing, and hygiene.

The House of the Faun was the biggest and most expensive house in Pompeii. The name of the building comes from this bronze statue of a Faun who was set here in the entrance of the home.

The streets of Pompeii were paved during Roman times with large polygonal blocks of stones. The stepping stones kept Romans’ feet dry and out of the rainwater, slops, and animal waste that would have filled the streets of Pompeii.

Marine mosaic in the entry of the Domus of M Caesi Blandi.

Storefront.

The amphitheater of Pompeii is one of the oldest surviving Roman amphitheaters.

There were no cat remains found in the city of Pompeii after the eruption. Some people speculate the impending doom and fled. 

Is this cat a reincarnation from when he / she lived back in Pompeii reclaiming his / her property?

Romans on-the-go could grab a quick bite from a thermopolium, a sort of snack bar or lunch counter.

The Alexander Mosaic, a Roman floor mosaic depicts the battle between Alexander the Great and Darius III of Persia. The mosaic was discovered in 1831 in the House of The Faun, where it decorated the floor of a room between two gardens.

The world’s oldest profession had its place in Ancient Rome, and the most evident example of this in Pompeii can be found in this building, The word in Latin for brothel was Lupanar.

At the exit to the Lupanar was a public toilet, just in case you needed to go.

Archaeologist in Pompeii have uncovered rare, nearly life sized frescoes that offer fresh insight into religious practices in the city.

This is one of two statues that adorned the Temple of Apollo. This Roman temple was built in 120 BC and dedicated to the Greek and Roman god Apollo.

The bodies seen are actually plaster casts that were created by filling the void left by 

the bodies of the victims who perished.

Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD and is still considered one of the most dangerous volcanos in the world.

There were red poppies everywhere.

 In such a place of devastation, it was beautiful to see them among the ruins.

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