Gell, William; Gandy, John P. : Pompeiana: the topography, edifices and ornaments of Pompeii (Band 1) (London, 1824)

POMPEIANA.

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STREET OF THE TOMBS.

Approaching Pompeii from Naples,
both sides of the road, for nearly a furlong
before entering the city, are occupied by
tombs and public monuments, intermixed
with shops ; and in front of the latter,
arcades were constructed, affording shelter
from the rays of the sun or inclemency of
the weather. The carriage way, or agger,