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Ancient treasure 🇮🇹 Antico tesoro a Piccola Petra
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This is definitely the most interesting place in Little Petra! In fact it is a cave on which magnificent paintings have been executed. The frescoes of the Painted House, are 2,000 years old and restored by the prestigious Cultural Institute of Arts in London. The Painted House probably also served as a dining hall for merchants. What is interesting is that although its roof is blackened from later use given to it by Bedouins, fragments of wall paintings from the Nabataean period can still be discerned. Painting expert Stephen Rickerby says they are comparable only to Roman ones found at the site of Pompeii and Herculaneum.Painted House in Little Petra is a hidden gem with delicate floral and vine paintings that have survived for centuries. This cozy spot offers a glimpse into the artistic talents of the Nabataeans, with hints of Hellenistic influences adding to its charm. It's like stepping into a time capsule filled with ancient beauty and intricate details that will leave you in awe.

🇮🇹 Questo è sicuramente il luogo di maggior interesse di Piccola Petra! Infatti si tratta di una grotta sulla quale sono stati eseguiti dei magnifici dipinti. Gli affreschi della casa dipinta, risalgono a 2000 anni fa e restaurati dal prestigioso Cultural Institute of Arts di Londra. Probabilmente la Casa Dipinta serviva anche come sala da pranzo per i mercanti. La cosa interessante è che, nonostante il suo tetto sia annerito dall’uso successivo che gli furono dati dai beduini, si possono ancora distinguere frammenti di pitture murali del periodo nabateo. L’esperto di dipinti Stephen Rickerby afferma che sono paragonabili solo a quelli romani trovati nel sito di Pompei ed Ercolano.

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