Exploring Ancient Cities/Exploring Ancient Cities.iso/pc/text/pophoto.txt

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Pompeii's amphitheater was built around 80 B.C.
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Peddlers sold their goods under the arches of the amphitheater.
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The amphitheater seated up to 15, 000 people.
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A view of the arena looking in the northwest entrance area.
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A velarium, or linen tarp, over the amphitheater gave protection on hot days.
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The front entrance to the House of Apollo.
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The atrium area of the House of Apollo.
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At the back of the garden at the House of Apollo is a two-room outbuilding.
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The building is decorated with mosaics influenced by Greek mythology.
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Atirum of the house of Castor and Pollux.
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Fresco from the House of Castor and Pollux depicts Perseus rescuing Andromeda.
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The large courtyard area served as a market for wool and other fabrics.
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A frieze decorated with leaves and birds adorns the Building of Eumachia's entrance.
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The Building of Eumachia was built around A.D. 25 by the priestess Eumachia.
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A statue of the priestess Eumachia found at the back of the temple.
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A mosaic from the House of the Faun depicts the battle of Alexander and Darius.
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These columns surround the large garden at the back of the House of the Faun.
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A close-up of the Cupid mosiac.
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This mosaic of Cupid riding a lion is one of many found in the House of the Faun.
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Mosaic in the House of the Faun illustrates the variety of floor design at Pompeii.
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The dancing faun statue gives the house it's name.
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A "have" (welcome) mosaic near the entrance to the House of the Faun.
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Mosaics in the House of the Faun show the dependance of Pompeii on the Bay of Naples.
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Occupying one entire city block, the House of the Faun is one of Pompeii's largest.
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Another mosaic from the House of the Faun with a dramatic theme.
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The tepidarium, or tepid bath area, of the Forum Baths.
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A detail of the Atlantes statuettes lining the walls of the tepidarium.
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At the end of the Calidarium, or hot baths, is a cold water basin.
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The basin is inscribed with the names of those who built it and the cost.
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The barrell-vaulted roof of the tepidarium helped retain the heat of the Forum Baths.
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The atrium area of the House of Obellius Firmus.
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The Arch of Nero, at the north end of the Forum..
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The Forum was surrounded on three sides by a colonnade of Doric & Ionic columns.
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The Temple of Jupiter was dedicated to Jupiter, Minerva and Juno.
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The Temple of Jupiter was restored prior to the eruption of Vesuvius.
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The Macellum (central market) in the northeast corner of the Forum.
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The monumental arches are the largest of three entrances to the Macellum.
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The tholùs (circular building) is thought to have covered a fountain.
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A marble altar at the back of the Temple of Vespasian depicts the sacrifice of a bull.
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The Temple of Vespasian was uncompleted at the time of the eruption.
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The House of Lucretius Fronto features numerous intact paintings.
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A fresco of Dionysus and Ariadne, in the tablinium of the House of Lucretius Fronto
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Hellenistic fresco in the House of Lucretius Fronto depicting the love of Mars and Venus.
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Fresco of Narcissus regarding his reflection, from the House of Lucretius Fronto.
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A landscape scene, popular in Pompeii, from the House of Lucretius Fronto.
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This style of wall painting, known as Style III, was influenced by Egyptian methods.
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Hellenistic fresco of Mars and Venus is the main focus in the House of Lucretius Fronto.
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Casts of body molds, or "calgs," from the Garden of the Fugitives.
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The bodies are in the original positions in which they were found.
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Thirteen casts are found in the Garden of the Fugitives.
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The gladiators' sports field, was surrounded by 74 Doric columns.
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The lararium (shrine to protecting gods) painting from the House of the Lararium.
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A restaurant. Food and drink were served from the counter pots.
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The atrium area of the House of the Large Fountain.
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The House of the Large Fountain takes its name from the imposing fountain in back.
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Water once flowed out of the mouth of a small statue situated at the front of the fountain.
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Tragic masks flank the fountain.
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The large theatre, dominating the theatre district, dates from the 2nd century B.C.
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The theatre seated nearly 5,000 people.
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A velarium or linen tarp could be raised on sunny days to cover the seating area.
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The gladiators' field can be seen behind the stage.
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Stage of the large theatre showing actors' entranceways.
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A view from the side entrance to the large theatre.
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Erotic paintings cover the walls of the "Little Brothel."
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These kinds of paintings also decorated some of Pompeii's houses.
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There were as many as 25 brothels in Pompeii╤some public, some private.
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A view from outside of the Lupanare, the most famous of Pompeii's brothels.
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A painting of Priapus, a symbol of male fertility, holding his two phalluses.
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A mosaic from the House of the Menander.
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Much of the House of Menander's floor is covered with detailed mosaics.
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This marine mosaic is located in the calidarium of the House of Menander.
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Mosaic from the House of Menander, named the Greek playwright.
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The House of Menander also contains many fine murals.
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A wagon and many tools were found near the servant quarters.
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The bronze hitch on the wagon was designed as a finger.
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A wildlife fresco from the House of Menander.
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The fountain of Mercury on the west side of Via Mercurio (Street of Mercury).
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The head of Mercury adorns the fountianhead of the fountain of Mercury.
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A long view of the Street of Mercury from the Arch of Caligula.
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The Tower of Mercury at the end of Via Mercurio was built where a city gate once stood.
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Street of Mercury, with the Tower of Mercury ahead and the Mercury fountain to left.
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Atrium of unidentified house.
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Unidentified house.
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The Temple of Fortuna Augusta, dedicated to the Emperor Augustus.
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A fountain on Via Consolare with Vesuvius in the backround.
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The Temple of Isis is located above the theatre district, adjacent to the triangular forum.
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A snow covered Vesuvius can be seen behind the Temple of Jupiter.
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The approach to Porta di Stabia near the theater district.
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The House of the Surgeon, named from the many surgical instruments found at the site.
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An alcove from the Suburban Villa just outside Porta Marina (Marine Gate).
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The Tholùs (circular building) of Numerius Trebius located in the Triangular Forum.
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The Villa dei Misteri (House of the Mysteries) contains 55 rooms on its lower floor.
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The House of the Mysteries is named for the life-size frescoes that represent the Dionysian rites.
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A view of the outside and the garden area of the House of the Mysteries.
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The entrance to the House of the Mysteries.
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Small, stone faces front the tile roof that covers the House of the Mysteries.
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Painting in the House of the Mysteries. The priestess on the left is conducting a ceremony.
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Silenus dispenses drinks, with Dionysus and Ariadne on the right.
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A young woman being prepared for the rites, from the House of the Mysteries.
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A corner fountain adorned with a bull's head.
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Figure of a god sitting on a rock decorates this Via di Nola fountain.
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This fountain sits at the intersection of Via di Nola and Via Stabia.
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Seats above the entrance to the odeon, or small theatre, were reserved for VIPs.
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The small theatre or odeon seated nearly 1,000 people.
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The small theatre had a permanent roof and was used mostly for musical concerts.
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The atrium area of the House of Orso.
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The lararium (shrine) in the House of Orso.
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The large palaestra served as a sports field and had a large swimming pool in the center.
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On Via dei Sepolcri (Street of Tombs) is the marble tomb of Caius Calventius Quietus.
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This podium tomb lies in the Necropolis of Porta Nocera (Nucerian Gate).
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An arched structure along the Street of Tombs outside the Ercolano Gate.
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Tombs lining the Necropolis (cemetery) outside the Nucerian Gate.
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Frieze from the Necropolis of the Ercolano Gate illustrates the tombs' level of detail.
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Detail of a tomb in the Necropolis of the Ercolano Gate.
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Porta Marina (Marine Gate) from inside the city.
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Porta Marina. The small arch was for people, the other for animals and wagons.
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The Nucerian Gate (Porta Nocero) from outside the city.
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A fresco from the House of the Tragic Poet depicting the sacrifice of Iphigenia.
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This mosaic of a theatrical show is from the House of the Tragic Poet.
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A portrait of Paquius Proculus and his wife from the House of Paquius Proculus.
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The atrium of the House of Paquius Proculus is decorated with a mosaic floor.
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Detail of entryway of a house south of the Forum.
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House, southeast of the Forum, has a mosiac entryway and a large atrium.
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Small bronze statue holding a bird in the House of the Small Fountain.
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The fountain's construction uses mosaic tiles and seashells in an Egyptian fashion.
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A seascape near the fountain in the House of the Small Fountain.
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Fountain near the Stabian Baths at the corner of Via Abbondanza and Via Stabia.
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Detail from the fountains flanking the Summer Triclinium.
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Guests at the Summer Triclinium dined in a reclined position.
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The market from outside the southwest wall of the city.
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This "Academy of Plato" mosaic is from a villa in the suburbs.
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The entrance to the triangular forum, with Ionic columns and a fountain.
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Detail of the fountain near the vestibule of the triangular forum.
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The triangular forum was surrounded by 95 Doric columns.
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The entrance and atrium area of the House of Loreius Tiburtinus.
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The garden and Euripus (canal) at the House of Loreius Tiburtinus.
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Pictures of Narcissus and Pyramus and Thisbe in the House of Loreius Tiburtinus.
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Lady Abbondanza Fountain, near the Building of Eumachia on Via Abbondanza.
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A cloud-topped Vesuvius from the southern edge of the city.
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Wall painting from the House of the Vetti depicting cupids pouring wine.
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Pentheus being killed by Bacchantes, from the House of the Vetti.
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Gorgon-head mural from the House of the Vetti.
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Gambling fresco from the House of the Vetti.
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This bronze statue is one of two in the garden at the House of the Vetti.
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The porticoed garden at the House of the Vetti.
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Fresco representing the child Hercules, the product of Jupiter and Alcmena.
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The southeast salon of the House of the Vetti.
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A fresco of Priapus, a symbol of male fertility, weighing his phallus.
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A seascape fresco from the House of the Vetti.
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A wall of paintings from the House of the Vetti.
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Wall decoration from the House of the Vetti.
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The House of the Silver Wedding, owned by Lucius Albucius Celsus.
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View to the street, from the atrium of the House of the Silver Wedding.
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The House of the Silver Wedding was excavated in 1893.
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View from the entrance of the House of the Silver Wedding.
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