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The exhibition is hosted in the frescoed rooms and showcases around sixty artifacts from the Vesuvian cities. These works, often unseen or little known, add another layer to the understanding of the culture and daily life at the foot of Vesuvius during the Roman era.
The exhibition begins with the display of some typical furnishings from Pompeian houses: a volute krater with a Bacchic procession in marble from Villa San Marco in Stabiae, a bronze, iron, and wood safe with amorini and Dionysian figures from Pompeii - House of Gaius Vibius Italus, a folding table with horse protomes from the Vesuvian area, a stool with masks and vegetal motifs from Pompeii, and a liquid heater shaped like a city wall from Pompeii, 1st century AD. In the rooms comprising this initial part of the visit, other treasures illustrate the life of the Vesuvian cities and the beauty of the ancient domus.
The exhibition emphasizes gardens. The garden was one of the most important spaces in a Roman house. Its decoration typically drew on mythological and theatrical themes, particularly the Dionysian world, to celebrate Dionysus as the god of Hellenistic tryphè (luxury, splendor), the wild nature, and the joy of outdoor life. On display are the rich decorative elements of gardens: bronze fountain spouts, a marble fountain decoration with a nymph from Pompeii, and marble oscilla from Pompeii. The lush greenery of the houses in the settlements at the base of the volcano is also depicted in three splendid frescoes with garden scenes (from Herculaneum and Pompeii, early 1st century AD).
A rich section is dedicated to the world of gladiators. Gladiatorial shows were a distinctive feature of the Roman world, widespread throughout the empire, and practiced for a long time, from the 3rd century BC to at least the early 5th century AD. The artifacts kept in the MANN's deposits, resulting from excavations conducted in Pompeii since the mid-18th century, are unique as they shed light on the organization of arena spectacles and the various aspects of gladiatorial life, such as training, body care, religiosity, and combat. Objects like helmets, greaves, shields, shoulder guards, and swords, unearthed as early as 1766 in the so-called "barracks" of region VIII, help understand the different types of gladiators.
Opening Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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