Britannica Sources used in this answer

What was sold at the Macellum in Pompeii?

Created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.

Ruins of ancient Pompeii with stone columns and walls in the foreground, and Mount Vesuvius rising in the background under a partly cloudy sky. — Pompeii Mount Vesuvius rising up over the ruins of the ancient Roman city Pompeii.

In the ancient city of Pompeii, the Macellum was located to the east of the Forum and served as the city's large provision market. While the term generally refers to an ancient Roman market building, it was specifically known as a market for provisions, particularly meat.12