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Diana, dressed in a short tunic. Marble, 2nd century AD. Antiquarium of the Caelius.

Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio Roman rooms.

Now with foldable chairs and a staircase.

The Roman house at Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Room of the Genii.

The Christ between the archangels Michael and Gabriel and the saints John and Paul. Antiquarium of the Caelius.

Rome, Basilica of Saints John and Paul - entrance to the Roman house.

Case Romane del Celio, Clivo di Scauro under the Church of Saints John and Paul, Rome.

The execution of the Martyrs by beheading.

Fenestella confessionis of the Basilica of Saints John and Paul in Rome, Roman houses of the Caelian Hill.

A fourth-century fresco, believed to depict the arrest of Sts. Crispus, Crispinianus, and Benedicta, from the excavations under the Basilica of Saints John and Paul on the Caelian Hill in Rome.

Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio: Roman rooms, Christian frescos.

In the Room of the Worshipper. A comic mask and more flowers. It just looks like an angry old man to me, though.

In the Room of the Worshipper, there appears to be a theatre mask and flowers. I assume she's the tragic mask.

Capricorns and the worshipper. Almost exactly the same photo as from 2 years prior.

Rome, Roman houses on the Caelian Hill - interior.

Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Roman house, room with a fake marble panel base.

Similar picture as earlier in the folder, just with different lighting.

Continuation of the previous two photos along one wall to the other end of the room, where plain white plaster cuts it off.

Continuing from the end wall in the previous photo, we get this one. Yet more Genii and nature.

One end of the room, more Genii and nature.

Roman houses of the Caelian

Rome, Italy

In Rome, the Caelian Hill is home to remarkable houses from the 1st century. These ancient dwellings are thought to have sheltered some of the city’s earliest Christian communities. Their walls still echo stories from centuries ago, offering a rare window into domestic life during the Roman Empire.

Art and History on the Walls

Visitors to these houses are often struck by the well-preserved frescoes that decorate the rooms. The colorful paintings, found on ceilings and walls, reveal both daily activities and symbols of faith. Scenes range from everyday Roman life to subtle references believed to be early Christian imagery. Each fresco adds a new layer to the story of those who once lived here, showing their beliefs, traditions, and artistic tastes.

Exploring the Museum

A small museum is located on the site, displaying artifacts found during excavations. Pottery, coins, and household items help paint a picture of Roman family life. The exhibits provide more context to the houses themselves, allowing visitors to connect personal belongings with the spaces where people once gathered, worked, and worshipped. The museum’s setting within the ancient houses makes the experience even more immersive and memorable.