The paintings on the walls can still be seen, and the detail in some of objects is outstanding.

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The gardens in the city are well maintained. The stone object is a grinder that was used to make flour - for bread which was baked in the ovens in the rear. This is a cast of one of the volcano victims.  Archaeologists made these molds from the hollows - in the lava left by the decomposed bodies. Liquid plaster was used to fill the cavities to make the casts. Back in Naples -- our last view of the city from the hillside In Rome near the old Forum.  We are accompanied by Louis's friend, Mauro, who lives in Rome.
The Colosseum Inside the Collosseum There were seats for 50,000 people The arena level of the Colosseum.  The floor is missing exposing the underground passages.
Exterior close up view of the Collosseum wall The Arch Of Constantine The Temple of Vesta Standing in the middle of the Forum A wide view of the Forum, the birth place of Rome under Caesar. - Many of the famous quotes were supposedly made here. - 'Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears.'

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