Acratus riding a lion, floor mosaic in the House of the Faun, Pompeian house, 2nd century BC, mosaic from Pompeii Roman City is located near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii was buried under 4-6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Italy, Museum, Naples,

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Pompeii was Founded 7th–6th century BC by the Greek. ancient city located near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.

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Location: National Archaeological Museum of Naples Italy
Photo credit: © Peter Horree / Alamy / Afripics
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