Pompeii Reopens the House of the Small Fountain
The Casa della Fontana Piccola (House of the Small Fountain) in Pompeii will reopen to the public on 21 November, following extensive restoration.
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Pompeii to cap daily visitor numbers
Pompeii will cap daily visitor numbers at 20,000, starting 15th November, due to increased tourist numbers. This new limit aims to address conservation and visitor safety after a record-breaking 36,000 visitors flocked to the ancient city on the first Sunday of October, when entry was free.
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Acient Pompeii small house has high-level frescoes
A recent discovery in Pompeii reveals a small house intricately decorated with vivid erotic frescoes. Dubbed the House of Phaedra, after the mythical queen of Athens, this residence provides new insights into Pompeii’s architectural styles and the residents’ appreciation for sensual art during the first century AD. The frescoes include striking depictions, such as one […]
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Illegal stands seized at Pompeii
A significant number of illegal souvenir and food stands were seized at the entrance to Pompeii on Monday, with 63 individuals placed under investigation for occupying public land.
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Remains of two victims of 79 AD eruption found in Pompeii
The remains of two victims from the 79 AD eruption of Vesuvius were recently uncovered in Pompeii. According to a Monday article in the Pompeii Sites E-Journal, these remains help bring a sense of humanity to the ancient event.
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Incredible Trojan War frescoes found at Pompeii
Amazing Trojan War frescoes have been found in the latest discovery in fresh digs at Pompeii, officials said Thursday.
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Phrixus and Helle fresco discovered at Pompeii
Archaeologists have unearthed a fresco depicting the Greek mythological siblings Phrixus and Helle, within the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.
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Tourist returns ‘cursed’ pumice stones to Pompeii
A tourist has returned ‘cursed’ pumice stones, which she attributes to her breast cancer diagnosis, to Pompeii.
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Pompeii discovery of nativity-style statuettes
Terracotta statuettes have been discovered in the ruins of Pompeii, shedding light on pagan ritual traditions in the ancient Roman city.
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Pompeii: Discovery of a Bakery-Prison
Archaeologists at Pompeii have unearthed a bakery-prison providing an insight into the workings and conditions for those involved in bread production.
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