Much of what is known about the roman domus comes from excavations at pompeii and herculaneum.
Roman domus roof.
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 imperial eras.
Ancient roman homes.
The modern english word domestic comes from latin domesticus which is derived from the word domus.
Cruma tough but porous igneous rock.
While there are excavations of homes in the city of rome none of them retained the original integrity of the structures.
Open space left in the roof of the atrium of a roman house domus for lighting and collection of rain water.
It was found in almost all the major cities throughout the roman territories.
The triclinium was the roman dining.
It also served as a place of business and a religious center for worship.
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However with the introduction of the open roof above the atrium and the general abandoning of windows in the roman house the alae became largely obsolete.
The homes of rome are mostly bare foundations converted churches or other community buildings.
Beginner guides to roman architecture.
The domus included multiple rooms indoor courtyards gardens and beautifully painted walls.