The House of the Colored Capitals in Pompeii, redecorated following a devastating earthquake in AD 62, was buried under four meters of ash in AD 79. Preserved beneath the ash for nearly 2,000 years, the building and its intact wall painting were excavated in the early 19th century. As part of an international group, the Australian Expedition to Pompeii has been engaged since 1978 in researching the House of Colored Capitals. Some of the artistic and architectural treasures discovered during the recording, restoration, and maintenance of this building are described. See also 22-344 for more information on this project. -- AATA