House of the Faun

House of the Faun in Pompeii, one of the most famous dwellings in the ancient Roman city buried under the ashes and lava of the eruption of Vesuvius

The House of the Faun in Pompeii is one of the most famous and well-preserved residences in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, buried under the ashes and lava of the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. This residence is named after a statue of a faun in the garden. The house is famous for its impressive size and its rich frescoes and mosaics, which provide valuable information on daily life and Roman art of the period.