The Magic Rites Complex (il Complesso dei Riti Magici) in Pompeii is a historical residence that was utilized for the practice of magic and occult … Read more
Sabazius (Sabazios, also known as Σαβάζιος in Ancient Greek), an origin deity from Thracia or Anatolia, gained popularity in the Roman Empire and was linked … Read more
Pompeii Yakshi, The Ancient Indian Statuette found in Pompeii in 1938 Amedeo Maiuri, an Italian researcher, discovered the sculpture in 1938. The sculpture is said … Read more
Felicitas was a deity of abundance, wealth and success and presided over good fortune; her feast day was celebrated on October 9. Sometimes the term … Read more
The Discovery Of Furnishings From The House Of The ‘lararium’ In Regio V A Snapshot Of Middle Class Pompeii Small furnished apartments have been uncovered … Read more
The latest extraordinary discovery at Civita Giuliana, Pompeii: the room of the slaves. Discoveries continue to be made at Civita Giuliana, in the suburban villa … Read more
The Sator Square: SATOR, AREPO, TENET, OPERA, ROTAS The Sator Square has been the subject of frequent archaeological discoveries, both in stone epigraphs and in … Read more
Mummified remains, along with the hair and bones of an individual buried in an ancient tomb have been found at the necropolis of Porta Sarno, … Read more
Most of the museums and national archaeological parks will remain open over the weekend of August 15th, providing a valid alternative to tourists and visitors … Read more
Map of unusual, esoteric, bizarre or simply incredible places in Italy The map will be constantly updated. Click to pop up information. List of Places … Read more
The four-wheeled processional chariot is the latest discovery of Pompeii. A large ceremonial chariot with four wheels, along with its iron components, beautiful bronze and tin … Read more
The man, probably limping, was killed by a boulder hurled at high speed by the force of the eruption that practically beheaded him. The chest … Read more
“The Vesuvius is in front of me. Now it is blazing and smoking. What an extraordinary sight! imagine an enormous firework that does not stop for even a minute” Nicolaj V. Gogol’, 1838
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Three large and majestic Roman domus (villas) have been restored and will be reopened to the public by Easter: Home of Triptolemus, the House of Romulus and Remus and the House of Marco Lucrezio Frontone.
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The cataclysmic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD was one of the most spectacular and destructive events in ancient history. Two towns and many … Read more