Discover Herculaneum’s villas, mosaics, baths, and lost library—echoes of a city frozen in time.

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House of Neptune

Named after a stunning mosaic of Neptune and Amphitrite, this house features vibrant glass paste artwork of the Roman sea god.

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Villa of the Papyri 

This lavish villa, possibly owned by Caesar’s father-in-law, housed a library with over 1,800 ancient papyrus scrolls.

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House of the Deer 

Facing the Bay of Naples, this villa is named after marble statues of deer attacked by dogs, found in its garden.

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Samnite House

One of Herculaneum’s oldest homes, the Samnite House was already 300 years old when Mount Vesuvius erupted.

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House of the Wooden Partition 

A rare wooden partition, separating the atrium and study, was found intact in this house, a surprising survival over time.

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House of the Skeleton

This house is infamous for containing a human skeleton a chilling reminder of Herculaneum’s tragic past.

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House of the Relief of Telephus

A dramatic stucco relief in this house depicts the myth of Telephus son of Hercules in stunning high relief.

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House of Argus

One of the first multi-story homes found in Herculaneum this house changed ideas about Roman residential architecture.

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House of the Augustales

The Augustales were vital in honoring Emperor Augustus, organizing ceremonies, and maintaining shrines dedicated to him.

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Palestra: Herculaneum

The Palestra was a vast open courtyard where young men trained in wrestling, boxing, and running.

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