Italy, Paestum - Tomb of the Diver and the Lucanian paintings

The video explores the historical site of Peistum in southern Italy, known for its well-preserved Greek temples and the unique Tomb of the Diver. Peistum's history spans Greek, Leucanian, and Roman influences, with its temples showcasing the Doric order. The Tomb of the Diver, discovered in 1968, is notable for its frescoes, the only surviving example of Greek painting with human figures from the period. The video also covers Lucanian funerary paintings, highlighting their cultural and religious significance.

Which ancient civilization originally founded the city of Paestum?

• Romans

• Etruscans

• Greeks

• Leucanians

What architectural style are the temples of Paestum known for?

• Corinthian

• Doric

• Ionic

• Tuscan

What is unique about the Tomb of the Diver in Paestum?

• It was discovered in the 21st century.

• It was built entirely of marble.

• It contains the only known Greek frescoes with human figures from its time.

• It is the only tomb with a pyramid shape.

During which period were the majority of the painted tombs in Paestum created?

• Medieval period

• Roman period

• Lucanian period

• Greek period

What does the cover slab of the Tomb of the Diver depict?

• A battle scene

• A young man diving into water

• A banquet

• A chariot race