Gell, William: Pompeiana: the topography, edifices and ornaments of Pompeii ; the result of excavations since 1819 ; in two volumes (Band 1) (London, 1832)

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that in the street of Fortune, so called, at
present, from the temple of that Goddess.

This is seen in the general view of the
thermae, Plate XXIV;, being the only en-
trance remaining perfect, near the centre of
the street leading to the Forum.

All or. many of the rooms opening into
the street, on each side this entrance ,seem
to have been vaulted, thus contributing to
the support of the arches thrown over the
larger chambers in the interior.

This entry or passage, marked 21 on the
plan, vide Plate XXIII., opened into a
court, 20, about sixty feet long, bounded on
two sides by a Doric portico, and on the
third by a crypt. Over the crypt was a
second story, where the doubtful indications
of a chimney may be observed.

At the opposite angle of the court was
another exit, also marked 21, leading into
an alley which runs from the Forum to the
house of Pansa. .'. . '

At this exit was the latrina, 22, the uses
of which are unequivocally visible.

The spot marked 19, which is observable
in Plate XXVI., and is singular on account

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