Mosaic detail, House of Paquius Proculus, Pompeii, Italy
Detail of mosaic border with flower within interlocking squares and geometric patterns, 1st century AD, part 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
13435555
Media ID
45144827
Size
7087px x 4595px
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Credit
Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans
Source
Photograph by Manuel Cohen
