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Ancient couple's relief found in Pompeii
The symbolism of the carved accessories of the woman may identify her as a priestess of Ceres, indicating her involvement in ...
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Archaeologists Uncover Two Nearly Life-Size Statues Carved Into the Wall of a Tomb in Ancient Pompeii
The figures appear to represent a married couple. Experts think the woman, who is holding laurel leaves, may have been a ...
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Life-Size Statues Found Carved Into The Wall Of A Necropolis Just Beneath The Main Entrance Gate To Pompeii
"It was quite a surprise to find it there a few centimeters beneath the ground." Archaeologists excavating the Porta Sarno ...
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Monumental Funerary High Relief Discovered in Pompeii Depicting a Life-Size Couple
The tomb with the relief of the couple in almost real scale. Credit: Alfio Giannotti / Parco archeologico di Pompei A team of archaeologists has brought to light a remarkable funerary relief depicting ...