A Roman Domus

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• A Roman Domus

• In the country a patricians house was called a villa but in the town it was called a domus

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• Atrium

• - Hall inside the front door-Open to sky -Columns,statues, pools, fountains, flowers

• Walled Garden (Peristyle)

• Impluvium (Shallow Pool)

• Slaves Quarters

• Front Rooms

• Sometimes opened as small shops onto the street

• Other rooms opened off the Atrium- Bedrooms, Dining rooms, reception rooms, kitchens, storerooms and slaves quarters