Casa a Graticcio, Roman residential structure in Ercolano, Italy.
Casa a Graticcio is an ancient residential building in Ercolano named for its wooden framework filled with stones and clay bricks. It contains multiple rooms, a central courtyard, and a connecting passage that links all the spaces together.
The building was likely built in the first century as part of a densely populated residential area. The eruption of Vesuvius in 79 covered it with volcanic material and preserved the structures along with many everyday objects inside.
The name comes from the wooden framework visible in the walls, showing how poorer residents built their homes. You can still see where the family lived and worked in their daily life.
The building sits within the Herculaneum archaeological park, a large excavation site that is easy to visit. Watch for narrow walkways and uneven ground as you explore this house and the surrounding area.
The house had a street-facing shop where residents likely sold goods to earn money. This small shop reveals how ordinary people structured their daily lives and mixed business with living in close quarters.
Location: Ercolano
Part of: Herculaneum
Address: Insula III, 13‐15, cardo IV inf.
GPS coordinates: 40.80600,14.34700
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:24
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