The House of the Faun is one of the most famous buildings in Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried under the ashes of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. On that day, exactly October 24 (according to the latest findings), Pompeians in a few moments found themselves covered by ash and lapilli without even having time to escape.. Vesuvius, that mountain they considered a friend, suddenly began to erupt.. The House of the Faun - Planet Pompeii. Open 9.00-19.00. Gallery 11. FAVOURITE. Covering a total surface area of about three thousand square metres, this building occupies a whole Insula (block) and is certainly one of the largest and most sumptuous houses in Pompeii. Its entrance lies in Via della Fortuna. The residence is of Samnite origin.
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House of the Faun, Pompeii, Italy
The Battle of Alexander and Darius mosaic captures a turning point in ancient history. Darius, the Persian king, orders a retreat, while Alexander, the Greek general, shows confidence. The mosaic, found in Pompeii, is thought to be based on an ancient Greek painting by Philoxenos. It showcases the Greeks' mastery of naturalism and foreshortening.. Perhaps the most illustrious and easily the most opulent of all of Pompeii's buildings is the House of the Faun, a giant private residence taking up a whole city block. Once owned by an elite Pompeii family, the house is renowned for its opulent design and sheer magnitude, with an interior of roughly 3,000 square metres! The most visited of.
