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Painted Murals And Frescoes Inside A Room At The Ancient Roman Ruins At Herculaneum (Ercolano), Campania, Italy
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Painted Murals And Frescoes Inside A Room At The Ancient Roman Ruins At Herculaneum (Ercolano), Campania, Italy
Located in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum (Ercolano) was an ancient Roman town destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows in 79 AD. Its ruins are located in the commune of Ercolano, Campania, Italy.
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is famous as one of the few ancient cities that can now be seen in much of its original splendour, as well as for having been lost, along with Pompeii, Stabiae, Oplontis and Boscoreale, in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 that buried it. Unlike Pompeii, the deep pyroclastic material which covered it preserved wooden and other organic-based objects such as roofs, beds, doors, food and even some 300 skeletons which were surprisingly discovered in recent years along the seashore as it was thought until then that the town had been evacuated by the inhabitants.
Herculaneum was a wealthier town than Pompeii, possessing an extraordinary density of fine houses with, for example, far more lavish use of coloured marble cladding
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Artie Photography (Artie Ng)
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This print captures the exquisite beauty of the painted murals and frescoes inside a room at the ancient Roman ruins in Herculaneum, Campania, Italy. Located in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, this once thriving town was tragically destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows in 79 AD. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Herculaneum stands as a remarkable testament to ancient civilization. Unlike its neighboring city Pompeii, Herculaneum's preservation is truly extraordinary due to the deep layers of pyroclastic material that covered it during the eruption. This unique phenomenon allowed for the conservation of delicate wooden structures and organic-based objects like roofs, beds, doors, food items, and even human remains. The wealth and opulence of Herculaneum are evident in its fine houses adorned with vibrant colored marble cladding. The intricate details depicted on these painted murals and frescoes showcase the artistic prowess of ancient Romans while offering us a glimpse into their daily lives. Artie Photography has masterfully captured this moment frozen in time through his lens. The play between light and shadows highlights every brushstroke and color choice made by these talented artists centuries ago. As we gaze upon this photograph print from Fine Art Storehouse, we are transported back to an era long gone but forever preserved within these walls. It serves as a reminder of both our shared history and humanity's enduring ability to create beauty amidst adversity.
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