Richard And Jo Demeester's photos with the keyword: Pompeii

In the vestibule of the House of Paquius Proculus, Pompeii.

A section of saucy paintings found on the walls of Pompeii's suburban baths.

A cast of a victim found in Orto dei Fuggiaschi, Garden of the Fugitives.

The Amphitheatre of Pompeii is the oldest surviving Roman amphitheatre. Seating over 20,000, nearly the size of the Pompeii population of the time. The amphitheatre was, apparently, not just the site of gladiatorial clashes, but sports and entertainment of various forms. It was infamous in its day after a deadly riot in the crowd between the residents of Pompeii and another town, leading to a ten year ban on events at the venue.

A typical street, Pompeii.