House of the Gem

In the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, the Casa della Gemma takes its name from a jewel found inside, dating from the reign of Claudius and engraved with the face of Livia. This house was uncovered during the archaeological excavations of the site. It stands as a preserved example of a Roman domestic dwelling, its rooms and contents offering a direct glimpse into life before the catastrophic event. The gem itself, a small but significant artefact, links the house to imperial iconography and personal adornment of the period.

Description via source. Coordinates and heritage data from the Atika atlas.