Oplontis and Pompeii
Luxuria in ancient world, especially Rome.
Retractable roofs in amphitheater made from animal skins on poles controlled by sailors familiar with wind.
Excavators are experimenting with indigenous plants based on fossilized records. (Photos)
Large building blocks at end of excavation are examples of oldest materials and construction.
Fossilized doorway.(photo)
In theater and edge of excavation you can see level of ash that was excavated.
Rain system in wall (photo)
This is one of the first organized excavations in the world. Previously looters were getting ornaments for their home.
In situ line in brick (photo) below is original, above is restored.
Scubala (human excrement) Paul used term in emphatic letter.
Campaign posters (photo)
Cave canem -beware of dog (photo) one of the most photographed things at the site.
Lupina was brothel with pornographic art and small rooms with beds.
Columns denote palestra where gladiators trained. (photo)
Petrified tree roots helped excavators identify original species to replant to recreate authentically. (Photo)
Shrines to family gods. Is that where the tradition of saying "Grandma will watch over you," after she's died?
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