Looking through the windows and doorways of homes in Pompeii reveals the lifestyle of some of the residents. They appreciated their art work. In this post, we take a look at the mosaic in the entranceway of one house:
Quite the statement there in the foyer. And check out the arrangement of the next house with more mosaic flooring and a shrine toward the rear:
These were spacious homes of the wealthy for sure. Here’s a variation of the courtyard, complete with columns and greenery.
In the next post, we’ll look closer at the wall paintings. Check back soon!
One can only imagine the shows the Romans put on there. There’s also an interesting temple nearby, but I couldn’t find any details about it. Here’s a photo looking in from the side:
Of course, near the center of town you’ll find the grand temples like the one shown below:
Note those paved streets, curbs, and sidewalks. Not much different than a modern town. The next posts, will take a closer look at the buildings in town, including houses, the baths, and shops.
One gets the sense of how the Roman people adorned their living spaces.
The scenes can be quite lively or rather mundane, no doubt based upon the resident’s taste.
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