Rostra

This map is better for seeing this location.

http://www.archaeology.co.uk/images/...ii-map2.htm#26
See the yellow # (26) and just too the left of that is a 6 that 6 is the location of this house

https://sites.google.com/site/ad79er...p-casca-longus

This used to be one of those little tidbits that was overlooked by probably 99% of the visitors, it was in an unmarked locked house and could only be seen thru the barred door setback inside.

Now I see by online photos the house is now open and it appears to be an audioguide stop. (It used to numbered 11 in the right doorjam)

This tidbit is a 3 legged marble table (top missing) with the inscription 'P Casca Long(us)' on the legs.

[ Suddenly Tillius graps Julius Caesar's robe with both hands and pulls it down from his neck. This is the prearranged signal to attack.

P. Casca Longus who is behind Caesar stabs him slightly between the shoulder and the neck.
Caesar grabs Casca's hand/dagger and with his other hand stabs Casca in the arm with his stylus (pen). And shouts "Vile Casca, What does this mean?"
Caesar rises still stuggling with Casca and Casca yells in Greek to his brother "Brother Help!"
Now they all attack, for they all have promised one other that they all will inflict 1 wound.
A pact in blood that will tie them all together, for better or worst.

I have read that it is *believed* that this table was taken along with Casca's other property and processions and auctioned-off by the State during the following Civil War (I believe all the conspirators were killed or died (suicide) in the following 2 years).

These elaborate tables were a sign of wealth and the rich would have as many as they could afford and have room for in their homes and this table if it was indeed his would be a great conversation piece I assume?

nukesafe

And your travel related question is?

Fra_Diavolo

I would say Rostra has provided new information about a wildly popular tourist destination, well within the guidelines.

Those of us who view modern Italy as basically a convenient platform on which to visit ancient Rome will be especially grateful.

kybourbon

I wonder if it is open. It's been a couple of years since I've been to Pompeii, but there had been a collapse in that area and several streets were closed off.

Rostra

<<<And your travel related question is?>>>

Would you prefer I post things like this in the 'Trip Reports' section?

This site has more details on this table;

http://www.pompeiiinpictures.com/pom...%2011%20p2.htm