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Illustration - Versailles

FRANCE, YVELINES (78) DOMAINE DE VERSAILLES, THE PALACE, THE ROYAL CHAPEL, FRESCO OF THE VAULT PRODUCED BY THE ARTIST PAINTER ANTOINE COYPEL Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (18TH DISTRICT) TORCY SQUARE AND EVANGILE STREET: PAINTED FRESCO "THE EGYPTIAN TEMPLE" BY THE ARTIST SOLNON MASSON (DANIEL SOLNON). PARTIAL VIEW (BOTTOM OF THE FRESCO) Photo by Jean Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Attacks January November 2015 - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (11TH DISTRICT) ON NICOLAS APPERT STREET, GRAFFITI ARTIST CHRISTIAN GUEMY (AKA C215) PAINTED A FRESCO (PROTECTED BY A TRANSLUCENT PANEL TO PREVENT ANY DAMAGE) IN TRIBUTE TO THE VICTIMS OF CHARLIE HEBDO, AFFECTED BY AN ISLAMIST TERRORIST ATTACK ON JANUARY 7, 2015. THE PREMISES OF THE SATIRICAL WEEKLY WERE LOCATED AT NUMBER 10 NICOLAS APPERT STREET Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Attacks January November 2015 - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (11TH DISTRICT) ON NICOLAS APPERT STREET, GRAFFITI ARTIST CHRISTIAN GUEMY (AKA C215) PAINTED A FRESCO (PROTECTED BY A TRANSLUCENT PANEL TO PREVENT ANY DAMAGE) IN TRIBUTE TO THE VICTIMS OF CHARLIE HEBDO, AFFECTED BY AN ISLAMIST TERRORIST ATTACK ON JANUARY 7, 2015. THE PREMISES OF THE SATIRICAL WEEKLY WERE LOCATED AT NUMBER 10 NICOLAS APPERT STREET Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Attacks January November 2015 - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (11TH DISTRICT) ON NICOLAS APPERT STREET, GRAFFITI ARTIST CHRISTIAN GUEMY (AKA C215) PAINTED A FRESCO (PROTECTED BY A TRANSLUCENT PANEL TO PREVENT ANY DAMAGE) IN TRIBUTE TO THE VICTIMS OF CHARLIE HEBDO, AFFECTED BY AN ISLAMIST TERRORIST ATTACK ON JANUARY 7, 2015. THE PREMISES OF THE SATIRICAL WEEKLY WERE LOCATED AT NUMBER 10 NICOLAS APPERT STREET Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Reims

FRANCE. MARNE (51) REIMS. AMERICAN HOSPITAL. DETAIL OF AN ART DECO FRESCO (1925) BY THE PAINTER JEAN-ROBERT LA-MONTAGNE-SAINT-HUBERT DECORATING A ROOM ON THE GROUND FLOOR. Photo by Pascal Stritt/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Pays Cathare

FRANCE - AUDE (11) VILLEROUGE-TERMENES CASTEL. ANOTHER RESTORED FRESCO SURROUNDING ONE OF THE DOORS GIVING ACCESS TO THE CEREMONIAL ROOMS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Pays Cathare

FRANCE - AUDE (11) VILLEROUGE-TERMENES CASTEL. FRESCO RENDERED REPRESENTING BELIBASTE (THE LAST "PARFAIT") AND HIS CATHAR COMPANION PHILIPPE D'ALAIRAC. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Pays Cathare

FRANCE - AUDE (11) VILLEROUGE-TERMENES CASTEL. ANOTHER RESTORED FRESCO SURROUNDING ONE OF THE DOORS GIVING ACCESS TO THE CEREMONIAL ROOMS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Pays Cathare

FRANCE - AUDE (11) VILLEROUGE-TERMENES CASTEL. FRESCO RENDERED REPRESENTING CHARACTERS DISCUSSING DURING A MEAL. IN THE CENTER, BELIBASTE (THE LAST "PARFAIT") AND HIS CATHAR COMPANION PHILIPPE D'ALAIRAC. BELOW, THE COAT OF ARMS OF BERNARD DE FARGES, ARCHBISHOP OF NARBONNE FROM 1311 TO 1341. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE. PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES (64) BASQUE COUNTRY. BAYONNE. STREET ART FESTIVAL POINTS DE VUE. FRESCO BY DOURONE Photo by Elodie Planchenault/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE. PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES (64) BASQUE COUNTRY. BAYONNE. STREET ART FESTIVAL POINTS DE VUE. FRESCO BY SISMIKAZOT Photo by Elodie Planchenault/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE. PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES (64) BAYONNE. STREET ART FESTIVAL POINTS DE VUE. FRESCO BY RNST Photo by Elodie Planchenault/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE. PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES (64) ESPELETTE. FRESCO ABOVE PEPPER GROWING Photo by Elodie Planchenault/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE. PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES (64) BASQUE COUNTRY. BAYONNE. STREET ART FESTIVAL POINTS DE VUE. FRESCO BY DEIH Photo by Elodie Planchenault/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Lyon

FRANCE. RHONE (69). LYON. THE FRENCH JOURNALIST BERNARD PIVOT (1935-2024) IS REPRESENTED IN THE FRESCO OF THE LYONNAIS LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF QUAI SAINT-VINCENT AND RUE DE LA MARTINIERE IN THE 1ST ARRONDISSEMENT. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Lyon

FRANCE. RHONE (69). LYON. THE FRENCH JOURNALIST BERNARD PIVOT (1935-2024) IS REPRESENTED IN THE FRESCO OF THE LYONNAIS LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF QUAI SAINT-VINCENT AND RUE DE LA MARTINIERE IN THE 1ST ARRONDISSEMENT. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Lyon

FRANCE. RHONE (69). LYON. THE FRESTAURANT BISTROT DES CUISINIERS REPRESENTED IN THE FRESCO OF THE LYONNAIS LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF QUAI SAINT-VINCENT AND RUE DE LA MARTINIERE IN THE 1ST ARRONDISSEMENT. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Lyon

FRANCE. RHONE (69). LYON. THE FRENCH CHEF PAUL BOCUSE (1926 - 2018) AND FRENCH WRITER FREDERIC DARD (1921 - 2000) REPRESENTED IN THE FRESCO OF THE LYONNAIS LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF QUAI SAINT-VINCENT AND RUE DE LA MARTINIERE IN THE 1ST ARRONDISSEMENT. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Lyon

FRANCE. RHONE (69). LYON. THE FRENCH CHEF PAUL BOCUSE (1926 - 2018) REPRESENTED IN THE FRESCO OF THE LYONNAIS LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF QUAI SAINT-VINCENT AND RUE DE LA MARTINIERE IN THE 1ST ARRONDISSEMENT. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Lyon

FRANCE. RHONE (69). FRESCO OF THE FRENCH CHEF PAUL BOCUSE PRODUCED BY THE CITECREATION WORKSHOP AND THE STUDENTS OF ECOHLCITE OPPOSITE THE HALLES PAUL BOCUSE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Lyon

FRANCE. RHONE (69). LYON. FRESCO OF THE FRENCH CHEF PAUL BOCUSE PRODUCED BY THE CITECREATION WORKSHOP AND THE STUDENTS OF ECOHLCITE OPPOSITE THE HALLES PAUL BOCUSE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Nantes - France

FRANCE - LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) - NANTES - RUE DE L'ECHELLE AND FRESCO OF JULES VERNE (BORN IN NANTES). Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Bayrou on visit in Rochefort - Bela

France's Prime Minister Francois Bayrou (C) looks at a fresco marking the 50th anniversary of the Conservatoire du Littoral (Coastal Conservatory) during a visit to the organisation's headquarters in Rochefort, central-western France on August 7, 2025. Photo by Philippe Lopez/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Bayrou on visit in Rochefort - Bela

France's Prime Minister Francois Bayrou (C) gestures as he stands in front of a fresco marking the 50th anniversary of the Conservatoire du Littoral (Coastal Conservatory) during a visit to the organisation's headquarters in Rochefort, central-western France on August 7, 2025. Photo by Philippe Lopez/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Cathares

FRANCE - AUDE (11) VILLEROUGE-TERMENES CASTEL. FRESCO RENDERED REPRESENTING CHARACTERS DISCUSSING DURING A MEAL. IN THE CENTER, BELIBASTE (THE LAST "PARFAIT") AND HIS CATHAR COMPANION PHILIPPE D'ALAIRAC. BELOW, THE COAT OF ARMS OF BERNARD DE FARGES, ARCHBISHOP OF NARBONNE FROM 1311 TO 1341. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Bourges

FRANCE. CHER (18) BOURGES 2028. EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE. FRESCO REPRESENTING JACQUES COEUR, RUE DU PUITS DE JOUVENCE (CREATION: CITECREATION) Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 13TH ARR. BUOT STREET. MURAL BY STREET ARTIST JULIEN MALLAND (BETTER KNOWN UNDER THE PSEUDONYM OF SETH) SYMBOLIZING THE COURAGE OF UKRAINIANS IN THE FACE OF THE RUSSIAN INVASION. "FOR MY UKRAINIAN FRIENDS", IS THE TITLE CHOSEN FOR HIS NEW WORK: A LITTLE UKRAINIAN GIRL LEAPING BRAVELY ON RUSSIAN TANKS WHICH SHE CRUSHES WHILE CARRYING A FLAG OF HER COUNTRY<BR> SETH HAD GONE TO KIEV IN 2014. IT WAS THE DAY AFTER THE MAIDAN REVOLUTION, AND ITS FRESCO, IN THE HISTORIC HEART OF THE CITY, CELEBRATED THE NEW FUTURE OF THE COUNTRY. SEVEN YEARS LATER, HIS PARISIAN WORK IS A CRY FROM THE HEART AGAINST THE WAR, A SUPPORT FOR THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE Photo by Bruno de Hogues/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 13TH DISTRICT. FRESCO LA MADRE SECULAR 2 BY INTI AT 81 BD VINCENT AURIOL Photo by Bruno de Hogues/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 13TH DISTRICT. FRESCO OF A LITTLE BOY BY SETH IN RUE JEANNE D'ARC Photo by Bruno de Hogues/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 13TH ARR. BUOT STREET. MURAL BY STREET ARTIST JULIEN MALLAND (BETTER KNOWN UNDER THE PSEUDONYM OF SETH) SYMBOLIZING THE COURAGE OF UKRAINIANS IN THE FACE OF THE RUSSIAN INVASION. "FOR MY UKRAINIAN FRIENDS", IS THE TITLE CHOSEN FOR HIS NEW WORK: A LITTLE UKRAINIAN GIRL LEAPING BRAVELY ON RUSSIAN TANKS WHICH SHE CRUSHES WHILE CARRYING A FLAG OF HER COUNTRY<BR> SETH HAD GONE TO KIEV IN 2014. IT WAS THE DAY AFTER THE MAIDAN REVOLUTION, AND ITS FRESCO, IN THE HISTORIC HEART OF THE CITY, CELEBRATED THE NEW FUTURE OF THE COUNTRY. SEVEN YEARS LATER, HIS PARISIAN WORK IS A CRY FROM THE HEART AGAINST THE WAR, A SUPPORT FOR THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE Photo by Bruno de Hogues/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (1TH DISTRICT) THE DEPARTMENT STORE ?LA SAMARITAINE? (ARCHITECTS: HENRI SAUVAGE, FRANTZ JOURDAIN), IN ART NOUVEAU AND ART DECO STYLE. STORE 2, LISTED AS A HISTORIC MONUMENT. ON THE TOP FLOOR, THE FRESCO AND THE GLASS ROOF. (LA SAMARITAINE IS OWNED BY THE LUXURY GROUP LVMH) Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (6TH DISTRICT) MONTPARNASSE BOULEVARD, AT THE VAVIN CROSSROADS, AN EPHEMERAL FRESCO PAINTED ON A PALISADE BY THE STREET ARTIST DJALOUZ, SURROUNDS THE BRASSERIE LA ROTONDE Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (3TH DISTRICT). 2020-05-14. 14. COMMINES STREET: MASKED PERSON PASSING IN FRONT OF AN EXTRACT ("LES 3 GRACES", BY CANOVA) OF THE MURAL FRESCO DIRECTED BY THE ARTIST MAX 132 AND HIS ASSOCIATION LATEULIER AROUND THE ROUGIER AND PLE STORE, DURING THE VIRUS EPIDEMIC COVID19 (CORONAVIRUS) Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (11TH DISTRICT) ON NICOLAS APPERT STREET, GRAFFITI ARTIST CHRISTIAN GUEMY (AKA C215) PAINTED A FRESCO (PROTECTED BY A TRANSLUCENT PANEL TO PREVENT ANY DAMAGE) IN TRIBUTE TO THE VICTIMS OF CHARLIE HEBDO, AFFECTED BY AN ISLAMIST TERRORIST ATTACK ON JANUARY 7, 2015. THE PREMISES OF THE SATIRICAL WEEKLY WERE LOCATED AT NUMBER 10 NICOLAS APPERT STREET Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (11TH DISTRICT) ON NICOLAS APPERT STREET, GRAFFITI ARTIST CHRISTIAN GUEMY (AKA C215) PAINTED A FRESCO (PROTECTED BY A TRANSLUCENT PANEL TO PREVENT ANY DAMAGE) IN TRIBUTE TO THE VICTIMS OF CHARLIE HEBDO, AFFECTED BY AN ISLAMIST TERRORIST ATTACK ON JANUARY 7, 2015. THE PREMISES OF THE SATIRICAL WEEKLY WERE LOCATED AT NUMBER 10 NICOLAS APPERT STREET Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (11TH DISTRICT) ON NICOLAS APPERT STREET, GRAFFITI ARTIST CHRISTIAN GUEMY (AKA C215) PAINTED A FRESCO (PROTECTED BY A TRANSLUCENT PANEL TO PREVENT ANY DAMAGE) IN TRIBUTE TO THE VICTIMS OF CHARLIE HEBDO, AFFECTED BY AN ISLAMIST TERRORIST ATTACK ON JANUARY 7, 2015. THE PREMISES OF THE SATIRICAL WEEKLY WERE LOCATED AT NUMBER 10 NICOLAS APPERT STREET Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Marseille

FRANCE, BOUCHES DU RHONE (13) MARSEILLE, FRESCO ABOUT THE CONQUEST OF AMERICA ON THE NEW HARBOUR CALLED LA JOLIETTE Photo by Philippe Royer/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - St Tropez

FRANCE. VAR (83), SAINT-TROPEZ. MURAL FRESCO WITH THE EFFIGY OF BRIGITTE BARDOT Photo by Nobert Scanella/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Provence

FRANCE, VAR (83) HYERES, FRESCO IN THE CAMPING OF THE PENINSULA OF GIENS Photo by Philippe Royer/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Provence

FRANCE, VAR (83) HYERES, FRESCO IN THE CAMPING OF THE PENINSULA OF GIENS Photo by Philippe Royer/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill