This 1st-century AD wall painting is believed to be the earliest known depiction of Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that famously erupted in 79 AD, burying Pompeii. Found in the House of the Centenary in Pompeii, this artwork shows Vesuvius covered in vines, a striking contrast to its modern, barren appearance. Historical records, including writings by Plutarch and Martial, describe the mountain’s lush greenery, with Spartacus and his men even using vines to create ladders in 73 BC.
To the left of the painting, the god Bacchus, associated with wine, is depicted, further highlighting the fertility of the land before the catastrophic eruption. Today, this remarkable artwork is preserved in the Naples Archaeological Museum.
📌 Painting Details:
🏛 Found in: House of the Centenary, Pompeii
🖼 Period: 1st Century AD
🌋 Depiction: Mount Vesuvius covered in vines
🎭 Figures: Bacchus, the god of wine
🏛 Current Location: Naples Archaeological Museum
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To the left of the painting, the god Bacchus, associated with wine, is depicted, further highlighting the fertility of the land before the catastrophic eruption. Today, this remarkable artwork is preserved in the Naples Archaeological Museum.
📌 Painting Details:
🏛 Found in: House of the Centenary, Pompeii
🖼 Period: 1st Century AD
🌋 Depiction: Mount Vesuvius covered in vines
🎭 Figures: Bacchus, the god of wine
🏛 Current Location: Naples Archaeological Museum
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#MountVesuvius #Pompeii #AncientRome #Archaeology #History #NaplesMuseum #RomanHistory #HouseOfTheCentenary #AncientArt #VesuviusEruption #LostCities #HistoricalPainting #Bacchus #Spartacus #Volcanoes
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