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 68
ypto-porticus, or perhaps the Cryptand the Portico, remain to verify the sup-position ; and it seems, moreover, one of themost difficult problems of antiquity to dis-cover what was the meaning of the word.Signor Becchi, a Florentine architect, inthe Neapolitan service, has published a dis-sertation… … TOMPEIANA. 1.3 deep porch toward the Forum. By con-sulting the plan, it may be observed thatthis porch, formed by sixteen pilasters, andpaved with white marble, is of more conse-quence than the general line of portico sur-rounding the Forum, being about 126 feet by39 ; and the fragments of the…
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