Lupanar, Ancient brothel in Pompeii, Italy
The two-story Lupanar contains ten small chambers with stone beds, erotic frescoes on the walls, and graffiti inscriptions from ancient visitors.
Built in the 1st century CE, this establishment served as Pompeii's official brothel, strategically positioned near the Forum and Stabian Baths.
The walls preserve 120 Latin inscriptions from ancient customers, providing direct evidence of social interactions and daily life in Roman society.
The structure features separate entrances for different social classes, with five rooms on each floor and stone markers in the streets for navigation.
The walls display detailed frescoes above each door indicating specific services, while stone phalluses embedded in streets guided visitors to this location.
Location: Pompei
Part of: Pompeii Regio VII Insula 12
Address: Scavi archeologici di Pompei - Regio VII - Insula 12 - 18
GPS coordinates: 40.75025,14.48678
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:34
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