Before and after of a digital reconstruction to a Roman fresco of a duck from the Villa di Arianna, Stabiae. [960x573]
Today 79 AD Mt. Vesuvius erupts, burying the Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae and killing thousands. New research suggests the eruption occurred on or after this date not the previously used 24 August.
Roman fresco showing a Flora β goddess of spring and fertility β collecting flowers to the basket. Fresco was found in Villa Arianna in Stabiae; currently located in Naples museum. [442x600]
Roman graffiti carvings of birds and stick-figures inside the frescoed entrance corridor of the Villa San Marco. Considering their elite context and prominent location, these etchings were likely made by a young family member shortly before the 79 CE eruption of Vesuvius. Stabiae, Italy. [OC] reddit.com/gallery/iwt1an
Roman threshold mosaic emphasizing Solomon's knot, an interlaced oval pattern so ubiquitous that its symbolism is dubious - it may represent eternity or fortune. Leading into a "diaeta," a cliffside living room at Villa Arianna, which was destroyed by Vesuvius. Mid-1st century CE, Stabiae, Italy.
Roman threshold mosaic emphasizing Solomon's knot, an interlaced oval pattern so ubiquitous that its symbolism is dubious - it may represent eternity or fortune. Leading into a "diaeta," a cliffside living room at Villa Arianna, which was destroyed by Vesuvius. Mid-1st century CE, Stabiae, Italy.
Roman threshold mosaic emphasizing Solomon's knot, an interlaced oval pattern so ubiquitous that its symbolism is dubious - it may represent eternity or fortune. Leading into a "diaeta," a cliffside living room at Villa Arianna, which was destroyed by Vesuvius. Mid-1st century CE, Stabiae, Italy.
Roman nymphaeum, a votive grotto for nature spirits, decorated with stucco figures (top L-R: Fortuna, Neptune, Venus) and fresco scenes (bottom: Narcissus/Echo and incense sacrifice) from the Villa San Marco in Stabiae, mid-1st century CE. At 11,000 square-feet, it was among the largest in Campania.
Roman graffiti carvings of birds and stick-figures inside the frescoed entrance corridor of the Villa San Marco. Considering their elite context and prominent location, these etchings were likely made by a young family member shortly before the 79 CE eruption of Vesuvius. Stabiae, Italy. [OC] reddit.com/gallery/iwt1an
(OC) Before and after 2 hour restoration to a fresco of a woman with a tray in the Villa San Marco at Stabiae. [3180 x 2370]
Roman threshold mosaic emphasizing Solomon's knot, an interlaced oval pattern so ubiquitous that its symbolism is dubious - it may represent eternity or fortune. Leading into a "diaeta," a cliffside living room at Villa Arianna, which was destroyed by Vesuvius. Mid-1st century CE, Stabiae, Italy.
Roman graffiti carvings of birds and stick-figures inside the frescoed entrance corridor of the Villa San Marco. Considering their elite context and prominent location, these etchings were likely made by a young family member shortly before the 79 CE eruption of Vesuvius. Stabiae, Italy. [OC] reddit.com/gallery/iwt1an
Roman wall fresco with alternating figures of angels, birds, flowers, and bust-medallions, set against a diamond pattern. From the "diaeta," or mini-living room, of the Villa Arianna at Stabiae. This room was cliffside, offering a sweeping sea view. Naples Archaeological Museum, c.mid-1st century CE
Roman fresco showing a Flora β goddess of spring and fertility β collecting flowers to the basket. Fresco was found in Villa Arianna in Stabiae; currently located in Naples museum. [442x600]
(OS) Before and after of a digital restoration to a Roman fresco of a duck from the Villa di Arianna, Stabiae.
Roman threshold mosaic of Solomon's knot, an interlaced oval pattern so ubiquitous that its symbolism is dubious - it may represent eternity or fortune. Leading into a "diaeta," a cliffside living room at Villa Arianna, which was destroyed by Vesuvius. Mid-1st century CE, Stabiae, Italy. [2906Γ3308]
Roman nymphaeum, a votive grotto for nature spirits, decorated with stucco figures (top L-R: Fortuna, Neptune, Venus) and fresco scenes (bottom: Narcissus/Echo and incense sacrifice) from the Villa San Marco in Stabiae, mid-1st century CE. At 11,000 square-feet, it was among the largest in Campania.
Roman graffiti carvings of birds and stick-figures inside the frescoed entrance corridor of the Villa San Marco. Considering their elite context and prominent location, these etchings were likely made by a young family member shortly before the 79 CE eruption of Vesuvius. Stabiae, Italy. [OC] reddit.com/gallery/iwt1an
Roman threshold mosaic emphasizing Solomon's knot, an interlaced oval pattern so ubiquitous that its symbolism is dubious - it may represent eternity or fortune. Leading into a "diaeta," a cliffside living room at Villa Arianna, which was destroyed by Vesuvius. Mid-1st century CE, Stabiae, Italy.
Roman graffiti carvings of birds and stick-figures inside the frescoed entrance corridor of the Villa San Marco. Considering their elite context and prominent location, these etchings were likely made by a young family member shortly before the 79 CE eruption of Vesuvius. Stabiae, Italy. [OC] reddit.com/gallery/iwt1an
Roman wall fresco with alternating figures of angels, birds, flowers, and bust-medallions, set against a diamond pattern. From the "diaeta," or mini-living room, of the Villa Arianna at Stabiae. This room was cliffside, offering a sweeping sea view. Naples Archaeological Museum, c.mid-1st century CE
Roman nymphaeum, a votive grotto for nature spirits, decorated with stucco figures (top L-R: Fortuna, Neptune, Venus) and fresco scenes (bottom: Narcissus/Echo and incense sacrifice) from the Villa San Marco in Stabiae, mid-1st century CE. At 11,000 square-feet, it was among the largest in Campania.
Roman wall fresco with alternating angels, birds, flowers, and bust-medallions, set against a diamond pattern. From the "diaeta," or mini-living room, of the Villa Arianna at Stabiae. This cliffside room offered a sweeping sea view. Naples Archaeological Museum, c.mid-1st century CE [3784 Γ 2588]
The obsidian cups (from the villa of San Marco at Stabiae=Castellammare di Stabia/Naples) , dating between 30 BC and 1st century AD [640x400]
(OS) Before and after of a digital reconstruction to a Roman fresco of a duck from the Villa di Arianna, Stabiae.
(OS) Before and after of a digital reconstruction to a Roman fresco of a duck from the Villa di Arianna, Stabiae.
(OC) Reconstruction of a fresco of an angel in the Villa San Marco of Stabiae. [1789 x 754]
Fresco depicting harbor in Stabiae, Rome I B.C.[533x509]
"Flora", from Villa Arianna, Stabiae, from between the first century B. C. and the first century A. D. [736 x 904]
TDIH: August 24th, 79 - The 1,936th anniversary of the destruction of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouβ¦
[2202x1425] Launch of the floating drydock G.O. 19, built for the Regia Marina, at Castellammare di Stabia, 3 March 1934
Fresco depicting harbor in Stabiae, Roman Empire 1st c. CE
Before and after of a digital reconstruction to a Roman fresco of a duck from the Villa di Arianna, Stabiae. [960x573] imgur.com/VHH6bbK
[Artefact] Fresco depicting harbor in Stabiae, Rome I B.C.
(OC) Before and after 2 hour restoration to a fresco of a woman with a tray in the Villa San Marco at Stabiae.
Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 (Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae.) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eruβ¦
(OC) Reconstruction of a fresco of an angel in the Villa San Marco of Stabiae.
Pompeii, Herculaneum, Stabiae, Oplontis and Boscoreale were lost to the world in August AD79 sites.google.com/site/ad7β¦
(OC) Before and after 2 hour restoration to a fresco of a woman with a tray in the Villa San Marco at Stabiae. [3180 x 2370]
(OC) Reconstruction of a fresco of an angel in the Villa San Marco of Stabiae.
Castellammare di Stabia, Italy. imgur.com/ZEgth54
