A rare glimpse inside one of Europe’s most famous ancient cities is now on display in the City of Wanneroo thanks to a unique partnership with the European Union.

Thirty-eight large-scale photographs depicting Pompeii’s streets, homes and artifacts will be on display at the Wanneroo Regional Gallery as part of a free cultural exhibition titled “Inside Pompeii: Origins of a European Way of Life”.

The photographs were taken by archaeological photographer Luigi Spina during the COVID-19 lockdown while Pompeii was closed to visitors.

The images depict everyday objects, artworks and architecture to demonstrate how people lived thousands of years ago and the similarities we share today.

Pompeii is an ancient Roman city famously preserved by volcanic ash following the eruption of Mt Vesuviu

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