Pompeii Unveils Tiny House with Stunning Erotic Frescoes
The newly discovered house offers insights into Roman art and architecture, lacking the typical atrium and showcasing intricate mythological scenes.
- The house, dubbed the House of Phaedra, features elaborate frescoes depicting mythological and erotic scenes, including Phaedra and Hippolytus.
- Unlike typical Roman homes, this house lacks an atrium, suggesting changes in architectural styles during the first century CE.
- Frescoes include scenes of a satyr and nymph, Venus and Adonis, and possibly the Judgement of Paris, highlighting the artistic tastes of Pompeii's residents.
- Archaeologists discovered ritual offerings at the household shrine, providing a glimpse into the last moments before Vesuvius's eruption.
- The excavation allows public viewing, offering a rare opportunity to witness archaeological work in progress at this significant site.
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