House of the Greek Epigrams, Pompeii

A mid-sized Roman residence (V 1,18) in Pompeii first excavated in 1748, with major work in 1875-76 revealing its full layout of 26 rooms following the classic axial fauces-atrium-tablinum-peristyle plan. Named after Greek epigrams (short poems) inscribed beneath mythological frescoes in a small exedra near the peristyle, demonstrating Hellenistic cultural influence. The atrium preserves Second Style (c. 80-20 BC) paintings with medallions depicting seven gods, while later rooms show Third and Fourth Style mythological scenes including Venus and Adonis. Excavation yielded 160 artifacts including silverware, jewelry, and musical instruments. Recent scholarship has employed 3D modeling and VR simulations to study the house.