Pompeiana : the topography, edifices and ornaments of Pompeii, the result of excavations since 1819 (1837)
Gell, William, Sir, 1777-1836 · London : Lewis A. Lewis · leaf 49
the name of Strada dei Mercanti. Itwould appear by certain impediments, orstepping-stones, as well as two steps placedin this street toward the Forum, that car-riages were denied access, on this side, tothat place of public resort. The same dif-ficulties exist in the street issuing from thesouth… … POMPEIANA. O that they also served to prohibit the passageof wheeled carriages. At the lower end ofthis street, and at the angle nearest the greattheatre, is a honse, excavated in the presenceof the Emperor of Austria, on the portal ofwhich was visible the name of fuscus. Itcontains, at the…
Architecture, Roman
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