Tomb of Faustus and Naevolia Tyche Flashcards
What relationship did Faustus and Tyche have?
They were both freedmen and women
Husband and Wife
Where was Faustus tomb located?
Nucerian gate
Where was Tyche tomb located?
Outside Herculaneum gate
What does the inscription at Faustus Tomb tells us?
He rose to become an Augastalis a priest of the imperial cult
Small children, slaves and freedmen were buried there
What type of decorations were at Faustus tomb?
Egg and Dart decoration
What type of entrance does Faustus tomb have?
Tympanum
What did Tyche’s tomb have?
Deeply elevated with pillars on each corners topped with prestigious pyramids
Glass urns with ashes of people buried there
What did the inscription on Tyches tomb say?
That her and Faustus became successful freed people
What type of decorations are placed in Tyches tomb
Bust of Tyches overlooking
Acanthus leaves decoration
Marble carving of grain ships
