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Thick, massive, cubical steps surround a small fountain to your east. 
Cream-colored marble panels elegantly tile its three sides and sparkle as if
with their own glowing light.  The peristyle garden, which boasts fountains,
marble statuary, mural paintings and mosaic floors, provides visitors with a
pleasant and cool setting for causal walks and peaceful relaxation.  The
long garden extends north and south.  
     The sliced-off leg of a playful child is lying here.
A slave woman trudges along, carrying her heavy basket of goods.