Scavi di Pompei, Archaeological museum in Pompei, Italy
Scavi di Pompei is an archaeological museum in Pompeii that displays excavated artifacts, plaster casts of Vesuvius victims, and Roman objects. The collection spans eleven exhibition rooms with wall paintings, terracotta decorations, and everyday items from the ancient city's remains.
The museum was established in 2021 on the site of the former Museo Pompeiano, which was destroyed during World War II bombings. Its opening reunited valuable pieces from the excavations in a restored space for visitors.
The rooms display wall paintings and household items that show how people lived before the eruption and what mattered to them. These objects speak of everyday moments, from food to jewelry to artwork in private homes.
The museum sits near the Temple of Venus and requires no additional ticket beyond Archaeological Park entry. Free audio guides via QR codes help visitors navigate through the rooms at their own pace.
One of the most striking objects is a plaster cast of a chained dog from the house of Vesonius Primus, which preserved the final moments of a household pet. This find shows the emotional bond between people and animals in the ancient world.
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