I am so intrigues by the wall sections unveiled here. Even on a flat surface, the laying of the stones and different shapes used creates interesting patterns. The architects of Pompeii considered the aesthetics even in areas that were not meant to be seen.

We learned that when Vesuvius erupted, the citizens of Pompeii were still making repairs to damage from a 7.5 earthquake 17 years earlier. Did any of the 62AD residents move after the earthquake? Seems another tribute to man's neverending ability to dismiss danger. Sort of like rebuilding in the California hills after a major fire.