I thought the town of
Herculaneum, discovered fairly recently when housing was being built, was even
more impressive than Pompeii. |
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A patriotic street on the way to the ruins |
The ancient town of Herculaneum |
Another ancient bar |
These pots and vessels are amazingly preserved |
The beautiful mosaic in the Temple of Neptune. Click for larger view. |
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Neptune and sea creatures mosaic |
Interesting lighting in the Women's Bath |
Mosaic floor in the Women's Bath |
Tourist |
Ceiling art |
A ruined artwork |
A quiet garden |
Hercules in the garden. Imagine the uproar if artwork like this were produced today! |