Casa dello Scheletro, Ancient Roman domus in Ercolano, Italy
The Casa dello Scheletro features original floor mosaics, painted walls, and multiple rooms arranged around a central atrium within the Herculaneum archaeological site.
Excavations between 1740 and 1741 revealed this residence, which remained preserved under volcanic materials following Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD.
The house contains a nymphaeum dedicated to water deities, displaying the religious practices and artistic preferences of wealthy Roman families.
The archaeological site maintains regular visiting hours from 8:30 to 17:00 during winter months and 9:30 to 19:30 during summer, with Wednesday closures.
The discovery of human skeletal remains within this residence provided evidence that not all Herculaneum residents managed to escape the volcanic disaster.
Location: Ercolano
Part of: Herculaneum
Address: Insula III, 3, cardo III inf
GPS coordinates: 40.80630,14.34680
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:02
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