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ruined corridor
A ruined corridor in herculaneum
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Herculaneum town street
This is an example of the streets of the town of Herculaneum, showing road construction typical of roman times.
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Roman Pub
An example of a Roman pub in Herculaneum. Jars filled with liquid or soup would be placed in the round cistern-like structures you see, to keep them warm or cold.
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House of the Big Portal
Wall Murals, House of the Big Portal.
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Column Construction
Jenn examines the interesting internal structure of a column at Herculaneum.
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Gymnasium room
An apse-like room in the Gymnasium.
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Row of columns, Palestra
A row of columns in Herculaneum's sports complex area.
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Mosaic and Statue
These two items were in a cave-like vault near the Palestra.
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Womane's Bath, Entrance
Entrance to the very well preserved women's baths, Herculaneum.
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Women's Bath
The very well-preserved interior of the women's baths in Herculaneum.
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Mosaic tilework, baths
Mosaic tilework on the floor of one of the baths, Herculaneum
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Women's Calidarium (baths)
Women's Calidarium with a sunken tub.
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Woman's Bath
Impressive Triton floor mosaic, Woman's Bath, Herculaneum
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Beautiful Wall Mosaic
A very colorful and well-preserved wall mosaic from the House of Neptune and Amphitrite in Herculaneum.
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Closeup of Mosaic
A closeup of one of the wall mosaics in the house of Neptune and Amphitrite, Herculaneum.
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Statue head, House of Neptune and Amphitrite
A neat-looking carved head in the house of Neptune and Amphitrite.
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mythical murals
A room with several murals, including one of the myth of Hercules in the College of the Augustals.
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Carbonized wood
A good example of the charred but surviving wood of the houses of Herculaneum. Burned and charred by the pyroclastic flow which enveloped the town in 79 AD.
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Caretaker Bones
The bones of a caretaker, who died on his bed when Vesuvius erupted.
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Plaque, Imperial College
A plaque on the wall of a room in the Imperial College, Herculaneum.
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[ Italy 2005 trip
home page |
The main trip report |
Family |
Monte Cervialto |
Herculaneum & Vesuvius |
Palace of Caserta |
Amalfi & Capri |
Abruzzo & Monte Amaro |
Rome |
Tuscany |
Venice |
The Biennale |
Via Ferrata-ing in the dolomites |
Climbing in the Ortles |
Gottfried's Adventures |
Maps, Graphs & GPS Data ]
