Regio IX occupies the central part of Pompeii, bounded to the north by the Via di Nola, to the west by the Via Stabiana and to the south by the Via Dell'Abbondanza. Much of the area remains unexcavated. The regio is composed of 14 insulae as shown in the graphic below. Of these, insulae 1, 8, 12 and 13 contain properties that are examined here in more detail. The area is a mix of housing and commercial premises, with shops generally lining the streets while the houses occupy the interiors. Plan of Regio IX .. Tour of Regio IX To examine any of the four featured insulae in Regio II in more detail, select the insula from the table below. Each featured insula has its own individual plan, a full list of all properties it contains, and expanded details of the most notable buildings. Insula Comments Reg IX, Ins 1 Mainly shops lining streets to west and south. A few large houses. Reg IX, Ins 8 Insula mostly occupied by the House of the Centennial. Reg IX, Ins 12 Only partially excavated. Impressive facades on Via dell'Abbondanza. Reg IX, Ins 13 Limited excavation. Contains the House of C. Julius Polybius.

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