Macellum of Pozzuoli

The ancient market building features marble-floored colonnades with 34 grey granite columns surrounding a central courtyard with a circular structure.

Constructed between the late first and early second century AD, the structure underwent restoration during the Severan dynasty in the third century.

The central tholos contained sixteen African marble columns and decorative friezes depicting marine animals, reflecting Mediterranean trading influences.

The excavated remains demonstrate a sophisticated marketplace layout with uniform shop spaces, marble counters, and specialized areas for selling fish and meat.

Three standing marble columns bear marks from marine mollusks, providing scientific evidence of historical changes in local sea levels.

Location: Pozzuoli

Address: Via Serapide 13, 80078 Pozzuoli

GPS coordinates: 40.82611,14.12056

Latest update: May 13, 2025 06:02