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New domus discovered in Pompeii: it is the Domus of the Dolphins

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Discovered in these days a new domus in the Pompeii Archaeological Park: it is the Domus of the Dolphins, named for the decorations found on the walls.

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These days a new domus has been discovered in the Pompeii Archaeological Park: it is the Domus of the Dolphins, so named because of the presence in the wall decorations of pairs of dolphins.

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This building is located just opposite the House of the Silver Wedding in Regio V and is a luxurious and refined domus.

The frescoes found so far have shown bright colors and the depiction of various animals, such as a peacock, a parrot, a partridge, deer, fantastic animals, as well as pairs of dolphins.

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It was apparently the home of a city notable.

Source: adnkronos - Il Mattino

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New domus discovered in Pompeii: it is the Domus of the Dolphins
New domus discovered in Pompeii: it is the Domus of the Dolphins

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