Fresco of temple, House of Paquius Proculus, Pompeii, Italy

Fresco panel of a temple by a river, with boats and people, in a small room at the entrance to the Casa di Paquio Proculo, or House of Paquius Proculus, Pompeii, Italy. Pompeii is a Roman town which was destroyed and buried under 4-6 m of volcanic ash in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Buildings and artefacts were preserved in the ash and have been excavated and restored. Pompeii is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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Contained in galleries: Pompeii, Italy

Fresco panel of a temple by a river, with boats and people, in a small room at the entrance to the Casa di Paquio Proculo, or House of Paquius Proculus, Pompeii, Italy. Pompeii is a Roman town which was destroyed and buried under 4-6 m of volcanic ash in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Buildings and artefacts were preserved in the ash and have been excavated and restored. Pompeii is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen