House of the Vettii
- Italian: Casa dei Vettii
- Address: Vicolo dei Vetti
- Vicinity: Vicolo Di Mercurio
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| -350/00/00 | Casa dei Vettii is built, probably, during the 1st expansion of Pompeii, C4 BC. | |||||
| 0062/00/00 | Frescos in the House of the Vettii are finished following the earthquake of 62 AD. | |||||
| 0079/08/25 | A cloud of toxic gas from Mount Vesuvius suffocates Pompeii before a flood of ash and rock bury the structures. | Eruption of Mount Vesuvius 79 AD |
| Particulars for House of the Vettii: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Area of Significance | Art |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Area of Design | Decorative Arts |
| Building Style | Domus |
| Art Medium | Fresco |
| Art Type | Mural |
| Art Type | Painting |
| Architectural Style | Roman Architecture |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
| Area of Significance | Social History |
| Building Style | Townhouse |
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