Lion mosaic, House of Paquius Proculus, Pompeii, Italy
Lion, 1st century AD, detail of the mosaic floor of the atrium of 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
Picture No
13435551
Media ID
45144187
Size
5906px x 3708px
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Credit
Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans
Source
Photograph by Manuel Cohen
