Object on focus: The Dancing Faun of Pompeii

The House of the Faun, renowned as one of the most remarkable discoveries in Pompeii, derives its name from the bronze sculpture of the dancing Faun that is now housed in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. The construction of this building took place in the early 2nd century BC, on the site of an ancient house. Its vast size, spanning nearly 3000 square meters, coupled with its opulent decoration, positions the Casa del Fauno as one of the finest examples of ancient private residences. In comparison to the average urban and suburban villas of Rome, which typically encompassed around 700 square meters, the House of the Faun stands as an exceptional case. By merging two adjacent pre-existing structures, the house boasts two entrances and two atriums. Furthermore, a grand peristyle was later added, enhancing the monumental nature of the House of the Faun, which indeed occupied an entire insula. <a href="https://medium.com/@elisa_29631/object-on-focus-the-dancing-faun-of-pompeii-67b4cb6f5a8c">Read More</a>