Italy 2017 part I - Pompeii


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May 9th 2017
Published: June 12th 2017
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Ruins en masse We have for many years been thinking about going to Italy and visit the ruins of the Roman City Pompeii. This spring Ake managed to get enough time off for a short trip and decided to make a visit to the famous site south of Naples. Emma could unfortunately not go with Ake this time because she had to work. But Ake enjoyed Pompeii so he doesn't mind going back there again some t... Read Full Entry



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Cast of dead personCast of dead person
Cast of dead person

The archaeologists found out that they could pour plaster in the cavities they found and the cavities then effectively became a mold and the plaster took the exact shape of the object which was trapped there in the first place.
Cast of dead dogCast of dead dog
Cast of dead dog

These casts sometimes say a lot about the gruesome death these people and animals died
AmphoraeAmphorae
Amphorae

The holes are the top of amphorae, jars where they used to store food
Pedestrian crossingPedestrian crossing
Pedestrian crossing

The elevated stones were a pedestrian crossing. Also note the deep ruts in the road
CorridorCorridor
Corridor

My signature, pictures of corridors. This photo is taken at the Stabian Baths, one of several public baths
Ceiling in the Stabian BathsCeiling in the Stabian Baths
Ceiling in the Stabian Baths

The Stabian baths is believed to be the oldest bath in Pompeii. Here is one of the decorated ceilings there
Floor in the Stabian BathsFloor in the Stabian Baths
Floor in the Stabian Baths

Engineering fail! One of the stones is missing
Villa of the MysteriesVilla of the Mysteries
Villa of the Mysteries

Villa of the Mysteries is one of the largest houses in Pompeii
Villa of the MysteriesVilla of the Mysteries
Villa of the Mysteries

Villa of the Mysteries holds some very impressive artworks
Villa of the MysteriesVilla of the Mysteries
Villa of the Mysteries

The name of the house comes from that they have interpreted the frescos in the house as showing some kind of ceremony possibly a secret one
Villa of the MysteriesVilla of the Mysteries
Villa of the Mysteries

Fresco in Villa of the Mysteries
Villa of the MysteriesVilla of the Mysteries
Villa of the Mysteries

Fresco in Villa of the Mysteries
Villa of the MysteriesVilla of the Mysteries
Villa of the Mysteries

Fresco in Villa of the Mysteries
LizardLizard
Lizard

Something special as a gift for you who made it to the end. Lizards are adorable, aren't they?



12th June 2017
Ruins

Love the flowers in the foreground!
12th June 2017
Some colours

Thanks for doing that. Are those red ones poppies?
12th June 2017
Some colours

Most likely poppies
When I blow up the photo the red flowers look very much like poppies so they probably are. You were right. /Ake
12th June 2017
Fresco

I think most of these paintings are "frescoes" which are paintings on fresh, wet plaster walls?
12th June 2017
Fresco

You are right again, they are frescoes. I guess I should have known that. Thanks for pointing out my mistake. I really appreciate that because now I can correct it and hopefully I also learn something. /Ake
12th June 2017
Villa of the Mysteries

These large frescoes are awesome & well maintained!
12th June 2017
Lizard

They're adorable from a distance LOL
12th June 2017
Lizard

I have seen Komodo Dragons
I sense a bit of a hesitation against lizards. I then have to tell you that I have been to Komodo Island in Indonesia and there I saw Komodo Dragons. They are three meters long and they are the only lizards that see humans as food. They are scary! /Ake
12th June 2017

I also visited there, on our way to Sicily, but you saw ore than I did & your pix are AWESOME!
12th June 2017

Thanks
Thank you so much. /Ake
12th June 2017
Lizard

I hate all creepy crawlies, esp big ones LOL How big was this one? I have been to Indonesia & seen komodo dragons too, agree, they're scary. I don't mind little geckos though. I had some in my rental in Penang. After I got used to them & convinced myself they wouldn't fall off the ceiling onto my face while I was sleeping, I found them comforting as they ate mosquitos.
13th June 2017
Lizard

Small lizard
This lizard was small, less than 10 cm not counting the tail. /Ake
14th June 2017
Pedestrian crossing

Pedestrian crossing
Love this close up of where many feet and chariots have trod. Thanks for reviving my memories of a trip I took there with my daughter last February.
15th June 2017
Fresco in the Macellum

Beautiful Fresco
Excellent condition
10th July 2017

I must go here
Pompeii is a given on my bucket list, I really need to go there soon and see this splendour myself. ^_^
10th July 2017

One of the best Roman site I've seen
If you are a fan of Roman sites it is a must. I have seen quite a few and Pompeii is one of the best. /Ake

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