Pompeii (/ pɒmˈpeɪ (i)/ ⓘ pom-PAY (-ee); Latin: [pɔmˈpei̯.iː]) was a city in what is now the municipality of Pompei, near Naples, in the Campania region of Italy. Along with Herculaneum, Stabiae, and many surrounding villas, the city was buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

Nov 18, 2012 · Often, we may experience the ancient past only through the second-hand interpretations of historians and archaeologists but in the case of Pompeii we may read the very words of ordinary people themselves from the large number of graffiti, signs and electoral posters which have survived and which give a unique insight into their thoughts, hopes ...

Beware of the dog (also rendered as Beware of dog) is a warning sign posted at the entrance to a building or other private area indicating that a dangerous dog is within. Such signs may be placed to deter burglary even if there is no dog, or if the dog is not actually a competent guard dog.

Dec 11, 2018 · Timetables, tickets, map and guide to the excavations of the official Pompeii Archaeological Site, Boscoreale, Oplontis, Stabiae, Longola

Jan 6, 2025 · Pompeii’s graffiti, posters and signs reveal an intimate snapshot of ancient lives—joys, concerns, humor, and politics—preserved by volcanic tragedy, offering timeless insights into a society rich with human expression.

This amazingly preserved tile mosaic from a Roman poet’s house who lived in Pompeii 2000 years ago could be the most ancient “Beware of Dog” sign ever discovered. The unique mosaic features an image of a dog and the words “Cave Canem” which roughly translates to “caveat” (beware) and “canine” (dog).

Mar 2, 2020 · 165 pompei signs stock photos, vectors, and illustrations are available royalty-free for download. Pompei, Italy - August 9 2014: Detail of Pompei Viva insigna, part of a restoration campaign started in 2010 , which means Living Pompeii, for the reaturation of the famous site.

Feb 11, 2015 · Collection of photos from Erik Winkler showing the ancient practice of painting signs on walls, and also fresco-style murals in Pompeii and Herculaneum, Italy.

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