Change: . The fresco adorning the walls dates from the first century BC and is one of the most famous of all ancient art. The subject involves the initiation of a bride to the Dionysiac mysteries, whose cult was widespread in the area despite imperial sanctions (Senatus Consultum de Bacchanalibus   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 669)

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Change: Senatus Consultum de Bacchanalibus). The frieze depicting the rite is 17 metres long and 3 metres high, and is vividly painted, as the accompanying pictures testify.Apart from the fine frescos, a major find, a statue of Livia, can be seen in the National ArchaeologalArchaeological Museum of Naples.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 669)

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Change: (1834) by Edward Lytton paints a vivid picture of the villa:'Imagine, first of all, the columns of the portico, decorated with festoons of flowers; the lower part of the columns   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 665)

Change: Last'Last Days of PompeiiPompeii' by Edward Lytton paints a vivid picture of the villa:'Imagine, first of all, the columns of the portico, decorated with festoons of flowers; the lower part   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 664)

Change: ). The frieze depicting the rite is 17 metres long and 3 metres high, and is vividly paintedpainted, as can be seen in the accompanying pictures.pictures testify.Apart from the frescos, a major find, a statue of Livia, can be seen in the National Archaeologal Museum of Naples.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 664)