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Pompeii's most amazing fresco returns to its former glory! Scientists use lasers to remove stains on stunning 2,000-year-old painting of a hunting scene in the garden of the House of the Ceii
Daily Mail UK ^ | Ian Randall

Posted on 02/25/2021 3:30:34 PM PST by BenLurkin

A stunning fresco in the garden of Pompeii's Casa dei Ceii (House of the Ceii) has been painstakingly laser-cleaned and touched up with new paint by expert restorers.

The artwork — of hunting scenes — was painted in the so-called 'Third' or 'Ornate' Pompeii style, which was popular around 20–10 BC and featured vibrant colours.

Poor maintenance since the house was dug up in 1913–14 saw the hunting fresco and others deteriorate, particularly at the bottom, which is more vulnerable to humidity.

The main section of the fresco depicts a lion pursuing a bull, a leopard pouncing on sheep and a wild boar charging towards some deer.


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TOPICS: Arts/Photography; History
KEYWORDS: fresco; godsgravesglyphs; history; houseoftheceii; lasers; pompeii; romanempire; stains; vesuvius
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To: carcraft

That’s what she said!


41 posted on 02/25/2021 5:18:59 PM PST by PghBaldy (12/14 - 930am -rampage begins... 12/15 - 1030am - Obama's advance team scouts photo-op locations.)
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To: carcraft

I think it also indicated the importance of fertility - or rather, the generative power in nature - which also relates to one of our interpretations of the ‘Sheela na gig’:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheela_na_gig

There are still places in Asia, where people carry around a small replica of a penis - such as the ‘Palad khik’ in Thailand - for protection from certain things, or help toward others.

These things - reverence for the concepts - are ingrained in us from very ancient times.


42 posted on 02/25/2021 5:38:03 PM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Kommodor

LOL,

I’ve made the “pilgrimage” to CarHenge, Neb. a couple of times.

All suggestions to the issue point to relatively short term actions.

I can go with that, in working on “local” actions.

It’s just that the concept of compound “interest” [in that concept’s many forms] can’t be focused on improving the public sphere and gain ground for Western Civ going forward can’t be beneficial in the long run is problematic.

Very confused I am in considering all of this.


43 posted on 02/25/2021 5:46:24 PM PST by Paladin2
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To: LibertyWoman
Were you able to visit both sites?

Interesting question. I was signed up to visit both sites. Had an amazing small group guided tour of Pompeii. Hope to go again to see the additional discoveries. Will never forget the thermopolia, Pompeii's fast food stands.

My tour of Herculaneum was canceled. I seem to recall it was due to not enough people signed up. I was sorely disappointed to miss it.

Some of my fav photos:


Pompeii Thermopoleum, fast food stand


Mt. Vesuvius background, Pompeii


Pompeii bath


Pompeii basilica (city hall)

44 posted on 02/25/2021 5:50:29 PM PST by NautiNurse (It took 20 years for FL to clean up voter fraud in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. But we did it. )
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To: Kommodor
I'm clearly unaware of that which you speak.

"The banker reached into the folds of his gown, pulled out a single credit note. “But eat first — a full belly steadies the judgment. Do me the honor of accepting this as our welcome to the newcomer.”

His pride said no; his stomach said YES! Don took it and said, “Uh, thanks! That’s awfully kind of you. I’ll pay it back, first chance.”

“Instead, PAY IT FORWARD to some other brother who needs it.

Maybe you can elucidate and edumatcate me. No negativity intended, just trying to learn. Heinlein was my go to guy for reading in upper el in the late 50s..

45 posted on 02/25/2021 5:57:57 PM PST by Paladin2
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To: NautiNurse
I'm really getting the bug to go 'soon'. I'm retired now and can dedicate the time but this damn covid hoax has caused a major disruption.

Let me ask you this: What year did you go? It's baffling that there wasn't enough signed up to see Herculaneum! I would think that may be even more engrossing because it's much less publicized.

I'm considering Perillo Tours. Who did you use?

46 posted on 02/25/2021 6:05:44 PM PST by LibertyWoman
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To: Kommodor

I love your post.


47 posted on 02/25/2021 6:15:23 PM PST by jroehl
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To: LibertyWoman
I went in 2004 via Mediterranean cruise. Seems not enough people knew about Herculaneum. Pompeii gets all the coverage. Or maybe folks just wanted to spend the afternoon tripping around Naples. I signed up via cruise ship excursion. Highly recommend guided tour, small group.

Highly, highly recommend this destination.

48 posted on 02/25/2021 6:16:17 PM PST by NautiNurse (It took 20 years for FL to clean up voter fraud in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. But we did it. )
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To: BenLurkin

Now maybe they can get to work on the Pompeii porno...


49 posted on 02/25/2021 6:17:39 PM PST by Magnatron
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To: Magnatron
Now maybe they can get to work on the Pompeii porno...

When I was in Pompeii, a local house of prostitution was being restored. No admittance. But we knew it was there.

50 posted on 02/25/2021 6:26:40 PM PST by NautiNurse (It took 20 years for FL to clean up voter fraud in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. But we did it. )
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To: NautiNurse

Thanks so much NN


51 posted on 02/25/2021 6:27:55 PM PST by LibertyWoman
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To: LibertyWoman

You are most welcome!


52 posted on 02/25/2021 6:29:28 PM PST by NautiNurse (It took 20 years for FL to clean up voter fraud in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. But we did it. )
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To: LibertyWoman

Mostly Pompeii.


53 posted on 02/25/2021 6:44:09 PM PST by Shark24 ( )
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To: LibertyWoman

Was there in 1980..It is something! Very eerie and sad when you think of all the lives lost..And Mt. Vesuvius in the background, well that is daunting..Would love to go back to Italy..Hopefully, this covid crap gets over with and you can mark this off the bucket list👍


54 posted on 02/26/2021 4:59:54 AM PST by Aggienpa
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To: Aggienpa

Sounds amazing...truly


55 posted on 02/26/2021 8:33:13 AM PST by LibertyWoman
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To: Paladin2

Hmm, I don’t remember that particular passage. I didn’t actually read all of Heinlein’s stuff. I kind of gave up after “Sail beyond the sunset”, it got kind of a little too inbred for me. :P

Elucidation and Edumacation aside, my preferred authors from that era are Jack Vance and James Schmitz.

Anyway, that’s all I’ve got for now, I think. Good day to you.


56 posted on 02/26/2021 12:10:04 PM PST by Kommodor (Solzhenitsyn was an optimist...)
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To: BenLurkin; StayAt HomeMother; Ernest_at_the_Beach; decimon; 1010RD; 21twelve; 24Karet; ...
Thanks BenLurkin. Digest ping as well.

57 posted on 02/27/2021 2:34:04 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: Wuli

The Field Museum in Chicago had an exhibition titled “Pompeii” in the late 1970s. They had various artifacts, and a couple of the actual bodies. Probably as close to Pompeii as I’ll ever be. It was a great exhibit, and I was fortunate enough to see it.


58 posted on 12/05/2021 9:07:26 PM PST by telescope115 (Proud member of the ANTIFAuci movement. )
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To: BenLurkin

If that were my house my wife would make my paint over it.


59 posted on 12/05/2021 9:09:03 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: LibertyWoman

Google Earth is a great resource! That’s how I do my world traveling.
I’m not crazy about it being “Google”, but what can you do?


60 posted on 12/05/2021 9:36:37 PM PST by telescope115 (Proud member of the ANTIFAuci movement. )
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