11. Places in and Around Rome
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Temple of Antoninus and FaustinaWhat remains of the temple of Antoninus and Faustina of course turned into a Catholic church during the middle agesJay GT4
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arch of TitusPart of the Arch of Titus showing the spoils from the destruction of the Temple in JerusalemJay GT4
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Roman BridgeAnother view of the Roman bridge in CalabriaJay GT4
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Roman BridgeThis is a Roman bridge in the south of Italy (Calabria) at the bottom of my grandmothers town today called Scigliano but in ancient times was known as Sturni. "Annibale’s Bridge” (Hannibal) is also known as ”The Bridge of Saint Angelo" The road and surrounding area is completely grown over but it was once a part of the Via Popilia which once joined Reggio Calabria to Capua. The bridge crosses the Savuto river. There are no tourists here, it is only known by the locals and is claimed to be the oldest free standing Roman bridge! It dates to 130 BC.Jay GT4
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Pompeii wall paintingAnother stunning painting from Pompeii. The colors seem like they were painted yesteday.Jay GT4
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Pompeii Temple of Jupiter StepsSteps leading up to the temple of JupiterJay GT4
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Pompeii- The BodiesCovered in ash this is the final resting position of one of the casualties of Vesuvius.Jay GT4
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Pompeii wall paintingThis wall painting is on the outside door post. Jay GT4
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Pompeii AmpitheaterGladiators view of the seating inside the ampitheater. Much of the seating is still covered in dirt, hence the grass. It is in a remarkable state of preservation.Jay GT4
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Temple of VestaWhat remains of the Temple of Vesta in the Roman Forum.Jay GT4
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ForumView of the Roman Forum and the Palatine hill in the background.Jay GT4
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Pompeii Temple of JupiterThis is a chilling picture of the Temple of Jupiter in Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the background. Knowing what happened that fateful day gives you shivers, a very moving moment...Jay GT4
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Pompeii Dove Floor MosaicFloor mosaics in a home in PompeiiJay GT4
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Pompeii Dog MosaicDog Mosaic in a home in Pompeii...2000 years old!Jay GT4
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Pompeii MosaicsFloor mosaics in the house of a Patrician family. Extensively restored they actually allow you to walk on it!Jay GT4
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Interior of the PantheonInterior view of the Pantheon's dome. An engeneering masterpiece the concrete gets thinner as it rises. The open occular in the center allows light to flood into this massive ancient space. The walls at the bottom are about 12 feet thick. Origianlly dedicated to all the god's it is now a Catholic church. Jay GT4
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Pantheon M AGRIPPA COS TERTIVM FECIT
Originally built by Marcus Agrippa and later completely restored by Hadrian, who eventually added and engineered the largest unsupported concrete domed roof. A marvel of engineering and a sight to see. Jay GT4
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Pompeii theaterFully intact theater in PompeiiJay GT4
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Gladiators on Funerary tombPainting depicting two gladiators on a Funerary tomb in PompeiiJay GT4
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Pompeii Villa of MysteriesPainting in the dining room in the Villa of Mysteries at Pompeii.
Color looks like it was painted yesterday not nearly 2000 years ago!Jay GT4
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Pompeii wall paintingAnother stunning painting in Pompeii.Jay GT4
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Pompeii Wall painting Another wall painting in PompeiiJay GT4
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Inscription on the Severan ArchThe arch of Septimius Severus in the Roman ForumJay GT4
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Temple of Castor & PolluxThree remaining columns of the Temple of Castor and Pollux in RomeJay GT4
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Temple of SaturnWhat remains of the Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum
September 2005Jay GT4
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