Archaeologists discover the well-preserved House of Phaedra in Pompeii, featuring 1st-century AD frescoes and mythological scenes.

Archaeologists have uncovered a small, richly decorated house in Pompeii, known as the House of Phaedra, featuring well-preserved frescoes of mythological scenes. This discovery offers insights into architectural styles of the first century AD, highlighting the absence of a traditional atrium. The house contains depictions of figures like Phaedra and Hippolytus, contributing to our understanding of Pompeii's culture before it was buried by Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.

October 24, 2024
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