Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite

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역사·문화BY TELLBY

1Orientation

Welcome to the Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite, one of the most remarkable and well-preserved domestic structures in the ancient city of Herculaneum. As a scholar of Roman archaeology, I find this house particularly significant…
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2The Thermopolium — Ancient Street Food

We stand now at the 'bottega' or shop, which opens directly onto one of the busiest streets of Herculaneum, near the Central Baths. This is a commercially vital position. …
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3The Fauces and Atrium — The Heart of the Home

Crossing the threshold, we enter the 'fauces,' the narrow entryway that leads into the 'atrio,' the heart of the Roman house. Immediately on your left, you will notice a small room used as a 'latrina' and a basic kitchen. …
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4The Summer Triclinium and its Mosaics

We have reached the 'main event': the summer triclinium or outdoor dining room. Because space was limited, the owners transformed a 'pozzo di luce'—a light well—into a luxurious dining area. …
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5The Nymphaeum — A Water Temple in the Home

Opposite the Neptune mosaic is another architectural marvel: the nymphaeum. This is a decorative water feature built into a structure that resembles a small two-story building. …
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6The Tablinum and Winter Triclinium

Adjacent to the atrium, we find the 'tablinum,' which served as the master's office or study. This was the transition point between the public and private spheres of the house. …
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7Domestic Life and the Upper Floor

Finally, let us look upward at the 'piani superiori.' The Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite is famous for the preservation of its second floor. From the street, the house looks like an 'assonometrico' section, showing how the living…
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8Closing

Our visit to the House of Neptune and Amphitrite concludes here at the edge of the ancient city wall. We have seen how a modest footprint can hold immense luxury, from the bustling 'thermopolium' to the glittering glass mosaics…
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