Temple of Jupiter and honorary arch form one end of the Forum in Pompeii. Lurking in the background is Mount Vesuvius, with its blown-off top, which erupted in 79 AD and buried the town in ash.
On a fine afternoon in 1752, word reached King Charles III of Bourbon that his royal archeologist, Karl Weber, had discovered a treasure trove at Herculaneum. Sometime earlier, his excavation tunnels had brought to light the luxurious residence that would later be dubbed the Villa of the Papyri, however on that particular day his tunnels … Read more
Not only is the Temple of Isis in Pompeii one of the best preserved buildings in the ancient city, it provides proof positive that the city had ties to Egypt, as it was used by members of the cult of the Egyptian goddess Isis.
The Temple of Apollo at Pompeii, Italy, featured 48 columns surrounding a steep flight of steps leading to an inner cella, opposite which sat a sacrificial altar.
This enclosed taberna at Pompeii, considered a fast food joint of the ancient world, is one of many where Romans took their midday meal. Food was scooped out of the large jars on the counter top.
