Argo's house, Ancient Roman residence in Ercolano, Italy
The residential structure contains multiple rooms arranged around a central peristyle with columns, pilasters, and marble decorations throughout the interior spaces.
The excavation of this Roman dwelling, conducted between 1828 and 1855, revealed preserved wooden constructions and intact upper floors within the archaeological site.
The residence displays refined wall paintings depicting mythological scenes, including the narrative of Io and Argos, from which the house derives its name.
Located in the eastern section of Herculaneum, visitors can access the excavated portion through Cardo III, while the western part remains beneath modern structures.
The house contained numerous preserved food items at discovery, including wheat, spelt, and figs wrapped in laurel leaves, providing insights into Roman dietary habits.
Location: Ercolano
Part of: Herculaneum
Address: Insula II, 2, cardo III inf., Ercolano (NA), Italia
GPS coordinates: 40.80620,14.34630
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:38
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