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Villa Imperiale

Villa Imperiale or Imperial Villa is located on the south side of Via Marina Street or Sea Street outside the Sea Gate. The mansion was first excavated by Amedeo Meyeri in 1947 immediately after the end of the war. A luxurious villa stood on the ancient coast when the Mediterranean Sea was splashing here. A chic house was built during the last decade of the first century BC, and included in its complex, built on the slopes of a hill. Today this building is in a deplorable state. Due to lack of money, archaeological excavations at this site are temporarily frozen. The furnishings of this Pompeian villa belong to the third and fourth style of architecture.

After the earthquake of 62 years, the villa Imperiale was partially reconstructed in the fourth style. The villa was subsequently acquired on behalf of the state by order of the Imperial Prefect, Titus Suedis Clemens. At the same time, the terrace of the temple of Venus Travel Agency was extended, forcing the demolition of the upper floor of the villa. That is, at the time of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the death of Pompeii, the Villa Imperiale officially belonged to the empire and it was clearly rebuilt. Part of the destroyed building was destroyed by people, not by the flow of lava.

The most interesting part of the excavated villa Imperiale is the living room of the house (s). The scene on the south wall illustrates the death of Icarus. The scene shows Daedalus with outstretched wings flying over the coastline, while Icarus’s lifeless body lies on the ground. The nymph sadly looks at the body of Icarus.

The scene on the eastern wall depicts Theseus, who is honored by the Athenians after the victory over the Minotaur. Although badly damaged, the scene clearly depicts Theseus with the murdered Minotaur, which lies at his feet. The green statue of Athena stands in the background.