House of the Gladiators
House of the Gladiators, Ancient Roman training complex in Pompeii, Italy
The House of the Gladiators features a peristylium with 24 columns and contains low walls decorated with scenes of hunting and mythology.
Built in the middle of the first century BC, this structure changed its purpose after 62 AD from a gladiator training facility to a private residence.
Archaeologists discovered 120 inscriptions related to gladiatorial themes within the building, revealing details about Roman combat practices and social hierarchy.
The structure includes two entrance ramps, reception areas, living spaces on the southern side, and a later-added stable for various functions.
The walls between columns display detailed scenes of Europa and the bull, representing a connection between combat training and mythological narratives.
Location: Pompei
Part of: Pompeii Regio V Insula 5, Pompeii
Address: Scavi archeologici di Pompei - Regio V - Insula 5 - 3 80045
GPS coordinates: 40.75284,14.48846
Latest update: March 8, 2025 02:59
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