The Caecilius Store

The Caecilius Store: For fans of Caecilius, a banker in ancient Pompeii. On this site, you will find a variety of merchandise related to that ancient banker of Pompeii, Lucius Caecilius Iucundus. Latin teachers and students alike should be familiar with him, and those inclined to be passionate about all things Roman should be delighted to meet him! Who was Lucius Caecilius Iucundus? As befits any man in ancient Pompeii blessed with three names, he most certainly was a Roman citizen and entitled to wear a toga. His own records indicate that he made quite a nice living for himself as a banker and auctioneer. The furnishings of his house also provide us with firsthand information about a city that still fascinates the world today. The modern world did not have a chance to make the acquaintance of Caecilius until archaeologists excavated his house in 1875. Discover what they found there by browsing through the discoveries depicted in our merchandise. Although Pompeii was destroyed by the volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D., it was also preserved at the same time. The artifacts uncovered in this house provide a rare opportunity to view the 1st century A.D. world of one of Rome’s best-known cities. Is there something else that you would like to see here? Just let us know. Contact us at: Caecilius@caecilius-store.com. Thank you for visiting The Caecilius Store, which offers unique items for those who just can’t get enough of Pompeii’s favorite banker, Caecilius. If you like what you have seen, please tell a friend! –The Friends of Caecilius