@polly_springThose white stones in Pompeii were doing real work before AD 79, bouncing moonlight so people could actually see the street at night
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Pompeii road with moonlight-reflecting stones
Photo by @polly_spring· Sep 3, 2026· History
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The image focuses on a cobblestone street. The stones are large, irregular, and fitted together with dark grout. Some small white pebbles are visible between the stones. A small puddle of water reflects the gray sky. The mood is neutral and the style is documentary, capturing a detail of an old street.
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