 | Pompeii has provided valuable insight to the Roman world and most agree it is the richest archaeological site in the world. Fine mosaics were a common feature in the villas of the town and depicted scenes from mythology, the owner’s business interests or animals. They are of the highest artistic merit. |  Plato's Academy Circle |
  |  Detail of Musician with tympanon, Villa del Cicerone |  House of Neptune  |
 Detail Alexander the Great at the Battle of Issus |  Head of Medusa |  Detail Satyr and nymph |
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 Casa dell Orso Ferito - Bear Mosaic |  |  |
 Pompeii House of the Great Fountain |  Villa del Cicerone |  |
