In ancient Rome, the domus (pl.: domūs, genitive: domūs or domī) was the type of town house occupied by the upper classes and some wealthy freedmen during the Republican and …

Jan 18, 2012 · The Roman domus was much more than a place of dwelling for a Roman familia. It also served as a place of business and a religious center for worship. The size of a domus …

The domus as a general architectural type is long-lived in the Roman world, although some development of the architectural form does occur. While the sites of Pompeii and …

Jan 7, 2021 · Remarkably, numerous Roman domus, villas, and even parts of insulae have been preserved, offering us a window into the ancient world. Sites like Pompeii and Herculaneum, …

The Roman domus was a private house occupied by the wealthier classes of ancient Rome, typically those belonging to the upper class, or patricians, and later by plebeians who achieved …

Apr 8, 2020 · From the historical perspective, the Roman domus (house) was oddly enough not exactly ‘Roman’ in its character. Rather it was possibly inspired by a few older Mediterranean …

Domus, private family residence of modest to palatial proportions, found primarily in ancient Rome and Pompeii. In contrast to the insula (q.v.), or tenement block, which housed numerous …

Sep 20, 2023 · What was a domus in Ancient Rome? A Roman domus (Latin for “house”) was a residential building designed for one family. Found in almost all major Roman cities, these …

In ancient Rome, the domus (plural domūs, genitive domūs or domī) was the type of house occupied by the upper classes and some wealthy freedmen during the Republican and …

Nov 30, 2015 · There were three main types of houses found in the ancient Roman Empire: This article first provides an overview of the Roman class system and then discusses the details of …