House of the surgeon, Ancient Roman villa in Pompeii, Italy.
The House of the Surgeon contains several rooms arranged around a central atrium, with limestone walls constructed in opus quadratum architectural style.
During the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, volcanic ash and pumice covered the house, leading to its preservation for archaeological research.
The discovery of surgical instruments within the residence suggests the presence of a medical professional, reflecting healthcare practices in Roman society.
The house includes four bedrooms, a study with folding wooden doors, and two dining rooms arranged in the traditional Roman residential layout.
Archaeological excavations in 1926 revealed a late third-century BC coin, contradicting earlier assumptions about the building's construction date.
Location: Pompei
Part of: Pompeii Regio VI Insula 1, Pompeii
Address: Scavi archeologici di Pompei - Regio VI - Insula 1 - 10 80045
Website: http://pompeiisites.org/Sezione.jsp?titolo=Casa+del+Chirurgo+(VI+1%2C9.10)&idSezione=85
GPS coordinates: 40.75162,14.48186
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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