Black Lounge domus, Roman residential building in Ercolano, Italy
The Black Lounge domus features an expansive atrium with intricate floor designs and multiple rooms arranged around a central courtyard with columns.
This Roman residence was preserved beneath volcanic deposits during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE alongside other structures in Herculaneum.
The house layout demonstrates the Roman social hierarchy through distinct spaces for public meetings, private family gatherings, and household business activities.
Located at Insula VI,13 within the archaeological site, the domus maintains its original structural elements including the atrium and living quarters.
The residence contains specific architectural elements that collected rainwater through an opening in the roof, directing it to a basin in the atrium floor.
Location: Ercolano
Part of: Herculaneum
Address: Insula VI,13
GPS coordinates: 40.80650,14.34810
Latest update: March 14, 2025 03:03
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