Herculaneum
~ Gordon
Mt. Vesuvius erupted in August 24, 79 AD. This powerful eruption covered Herculaneum for more than 1700 years, until early 18 century. It was buried underground 20 meters deep. My day at Herculaneum was pretty fun. The hall of Augustals was grand and beautiful, along with Thermopolium - the restaurants. Those restaurants were used in public events. Some buildings uncovered, but are still under preservation, like the School of Athens. Some are normal houses, bakeries, church, and temple.
There are barrel arches containing some bones as this was the boathouse most people were found. I guess everyone gathered here to wait for the boats coming back to rescue them. The giant volcano eruption quickly covered the area, so bones left. This boathouse was connected to the beach at one point. It carries over 300 bone sets. Many people carried jewelries and gold while coming over to the boathouse, thus making anyone who robbed the boathouse rich. There was even a soldier who laid here with 2 swords, 1 scalpel.
In ancient rome, if you were a freed slave, you were called a liberta. Libertas becoming augustals meant for worshipping an emperor. Can you guess which one? If you guessed Augustus, you’re right! The roman forum had a little room where political, religious, and and commercial life took place for all augustals. There are 2 ruined frescoes that show the gods on the left and a war between Hercules and a king.
Thermopolium was for the public to cook hot food for events. It wasn’t customary to have lunch at home. It is basically a small table where you could cook your meals. It is about the size of a giant counter with around 5 stoves.
Herculaneum was nice to visit with a lot of fun places.The boathouse with over 300 bone sets was a big discover. The Hall of Augustals was for many worshippers. The Thermopolium was interesting. I was exploring a well preserved ancient Roman city!
Colorful Wall Paintings, Mosaic, and Treasures
Morning walk at Herculaneum
Early Morning Train to Napoli
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| At Termini Central Train Station |
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| Our train to Napoli |
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| Our coach |
At the Entrance of Herculaneum
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| Herculaneum buried under a city |
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| See houses from above |
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| See the temple from above |
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| Walking down to Herculaneum |
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| Barrel arches on the left |
Houses
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| At the street of Herculaneum |
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| Walkway |
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| Walkway |
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| Backyard garden of a house |
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| Interior of a house |
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| Interior of a house |
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| Interior of a house believe it or not, this is in a kichen |
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| Interior of a house |
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| Interior of a house |
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| Interior of a house |
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| Walking on the street in front of a house |
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| Interior of a house |
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| Water collector of a house |
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| Water fountain on the street |
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| Water fountain on the street |
Samnite House
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| Water collector in the house |
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| Interior of the house |
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| Interior of the house |
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| Pots piled up |
Thermopolium
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| Thermopolium - restaurant |
A Basilica - Church
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| Inside of the church |
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| Interior of a church |
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| The restoration of the church is on-going |
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| The church backyard |
Hall of Augustals
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| Interior of the hall |
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| Interior of the hall |
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| At the entrance of the hall |
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| Mosaic on the floor |
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| Mosaic on the floor |
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| Interior of Hall of Augustals |
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| Wall painting of Hall of Augustals |
Imperial Cult Building, Augusteum
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| Entrance of Augusteum |
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| The entrance of Augusteum |
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| The entrance of Augusteum |
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| At the center of Augusteum |
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| Interior of Augusteum |
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| Decoration of Augusteum |
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| Statue of Augusteum |
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| Kitchen of Augusteum |
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| Mosaic on the floor |
Casa di Nettuno e Antitrite
House of Neptune and Amphitrite
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| Interior of the house |
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| Interior of the house |
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| Interior of the house |
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| Interior of the house |
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| Interior of the house |
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| The statues of the house copies left, originals are put at Napoli Museum |
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| Restoration of the house |
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| Interior of the house |
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| Interior of the house |
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| Exterior of the house |
Palestra
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| At the giant complex |
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| Interior of the complex |
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| At the complex |
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| At the complex |
Casa dei Cervi
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| Water collector |
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| Interior of the house |
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| Copper statue |
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| Statue at the garden |
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| Statue at the garden |
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| Backyard garden |
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| At the backyard |
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| At the backyard |
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| At the backyard |
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| Interior of the house |
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| Wall painting |
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| At the house |
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| Interior of the house |
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| Interior of the house |
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| Wall painting |
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| Wall painting |
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| Wall decoration |
Terrace of Marcus Nonius Balbus
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| Altar |
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| Altar |
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| Altar |
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| Stairs down to the terrace |
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| At the terrace |
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| At the terrace |
Boathouse
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| The barrel arches |
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| Boathouses at the bottom |
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| Boathouses at the bottom |
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| At the boathouse |
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| At the boathouse |
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| At the boathouse |
On the way out of Herculaneum
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| Walking uphill to the exit |
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| Overview of Herculaneum, boathouse at the bottom |
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| Statues found at Herculaneum |
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| Flowers blossom at Herculaneum |
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| Blossom |
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| At a sandwich bar |
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| Always gelato |
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