Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E., burying Pompeii under 19 meters of ash and debris, which has preserved much of the city’s artifacts and structures. Key discoveries include the fresco from the 'house of Thiasos,' depicting the god Dionysus along with his companions. The artwork provides insight into the rituals associated with Dionysus. Dating back to around 40-30 B.C.E., this frieze highlights the complexities of life nearly 2,000 years ago, demonstrating the depth of Roman artistic expression and cultural practices just before the catastrophic eruption.
The eruption of Vesuvius in 79 C.E. buried Pompeii under 19 meters of ash, preserving an array of details about Roman life, including an exquisite fresco called 'house of Thiasos.'
The 'house of Thiasos' frieze shows the procession of Dionysus alongside satyrs and bacchantes, with a central figure indicating she is an initiand to his mysteries.
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