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Villa of the Mysteries

The Villa of the Mysteries: History untouched

One of the things uncovered in 1909 after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD is The Villa of the Mysteries (Italian: Villa dei Misteri). A well-preserved suburban ancient Roman villa on the outskirts of Pompeii, it is famous for a series of exquisite frescos in one room, which are usually thought to show…