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Priest Wearing Mask of Anubis
Fresco showing a priest wearing a mask of Anubis, from the Temple of Isis in Pompeii, Naples National Archaeological Museum. The cult of Isis was widely spread in the Hellenistic period because of the religious links that the Greeks maintained with Egypt. It was particularly popular in Pompeii because of the city's strong commercial ties with that region.
Questions & Answers
What is the most famous fresco in Pompeii ?
- The most famous fresco in Pompeii is probably the so-called "Sappho" fresco which represents a woman holding writing tools.
Where can you see the Pompeii frescoes today ?
- You can see most of the Pompeii frescoes in the archeological site in Pompeii as well as the National Archeological Museum in Naples, Italy.
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