Plate LXXXV shows the appearance of the inner side of the gate of Isis, commonly called that of Nola, but which it is more probable opened toward Sarno and Teglanum, for we can scarcely suppose that the sources of the Sarno would not have attracted a population at a very early period. The inscription in Oscan, purporting that Popiriis or Popidius dedicated it to Isis, has been engraved in the former series.

The mass is fine and imposing, and the gate altogether infinitely more majestic than that of Herculaneum. The soil on the outside does not seem suffciently deep, unless the paved road descends rapidly, to permit us to hope for so ample a treasure of sepulchres as at the Herculanean entrance of the town ; but much would probably be discovered, as this was certainly an outlet of great consequence. Within the walls, as will be seen in the view, the soil, both vegetable and volcanic, lies to a great depth.