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View down into the house

Archaeologists work in the room in the House of the Lararium. — Archaeologists work in the room in the House of the Lararium. Photo: Courtesy of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii

A photo taken from above the room in the House of the Lararium reveals a round table at middle right and open chest at top right.

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