House of Menander
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The House of Menander (Italian: Casa del Menandro)[1] is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents, and covers a large area of about 1,800 square metres (19,000 sq ft) occupying most of its insula.[2] Its quality means the owner must have been an aristocrat involved in politics, with great taste for art.
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House of Menander | |
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Casa del Menandro | |
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Location | Pompeii, Roman Empire |
Address | Region I, Insula 10, Entrance 4 (I.10.4) |
Country | Italy |
Coordinates | 40°44′59″N 14°29′24″E |
Construction started | 180 BC |
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The house was excavated between November 1926 and June 1932[3] and is located in Region I, Insula 10, Entrance 4 (I.10.4) of the city.