Ancient ruins & archaeological sites
House of the Tragic Poet
Pompeii, Italy
The House of the Tragic Poet in Pompeii is a residential Roman villa, famed for its mosaics depicting scenes from Homer's 'Iliad'. A highlight is the entry mosaic bearing 'Cave Canem' — one of the earliest 'Beware of Dog' signs.
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