The House of the Faun
3d model and reconstruction
The House of the Faun
All visitors who, over the past few centuries, have walked through the archaeological area in Pompeii, have tried at least once to image what the town must have looked like before it was wiped out by the fury of the volcano.
It might be exactly the relative architectural integrity of the urban texture (greater that in other sites), that encourages the wish to get to know what the town originally looked like. The work done by Altair 4 is aimed at reconstructing for modern-day visitors, in a way which is detailed and at the same scientifically rigorous, the town of Pompeii as it might have looked like twenty centuries ago.
All of the reconstructed monuments have been studied and reproduced in 3D based on scientific work following the most updated archaeological studies or even the drawings of the time, as well as on maps, photographs, aerial views, modern survey techniques or laser scanning.
Apart from the images in the viewer, on request, it is possible to have other videos or other images from different perspectives.
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Short history of
The House of the Faun
Pompeii is one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world. Founded in the 7th century BC, Pompeii was a thriving city teeming with commercial and cultural activities. It flourished until its tragic demise in 79 AD, when a catastrophic volcanic eruption buried it under a thick layer of ash and pumice, preserving its wonders for centuries. Among its many remarkable structures, the House of the Faun stands out as an extraordinary example of Roman architecture. This grand residence not only reflects the status of the family who lived there but also serves as a vital symbol of Pompeii’s rich cultural life.
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