The region of Regio IV occupies the northeast corner of Pompeii. Most are still underground. So we are patiently waiting when we can expand this portion of Pompeii.
Insula 2
House of Colored Pillars (B) - It was excavated
between 1841 and 1843: Following was again covered and it is visible
only part of the facade main: in its interior were found one human
skeleton and a lamp in terracotta shaped mask of tragedy; also
characteristic two cubicles near the entrance finely decorated.
House of Wine Producer (D) - It was explored in the three-year
period 1841 - 1843 and again buried: only the external perimeter
wall, where the main entrance was probably located, remains visible;
it is also so-called because inside it was found a fresco depicting
three satyrs intent on crushing grapes in a wine press.
Insula 5 (Pompeii)
House of Mercury (B) - Also called Casa di
Ercole, it was excavated between 1813 and 1814 and again buried:
only part of a perimeter wall remains visible, where it is difficult
to identify the main entrance, which could be confused with the
windows, while among the main finds found inside, some frescoes
painted on the columns of the lararium depicting Hercules, Bacchus,
Eros, Mercury and Venus.