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Altar of Vespasian, Temple of Vespasian (69-79 CE), Pompeii, Italy. Creator: Unknown.

Altar of Vespasian, Temple of Vespasian (69-79 CE), Pompeii, Italy. Creator: Unknown.

3-038-795 - LTL/Heritage Images

Relief showing a bull being led to sacrifice, Altar of Vespasian, Temple of Vespasian (69-79 CE), Pompeii, Italy. The sacrificer and his aide bring the sacrificial bull, while the priest, a veil over his head, pours the libation over a tripod. The Roman town of Pompeii (modern-day Campania) was buried under volcanic ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Italy Campania Napoli Pompeii

  1. 40 45 00 N , 014 29 00 E
Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Historical Events Disasters

Locations & Buildings Places of Worship

Locations & Buildings Archaeological Sites

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5467x4362
File Size : 69,865kb

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  1. LTL3029506
  1. LTL3029506.jpg
  1. 1190000359
  1. 3-038-795
  1. 3038795
  1. LTL3029506
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