Corporation Square&The Theatre Flashcards
1
Q
Where is located?
A
Behind the theatre in Ostia
2
Q
When was it built?
A
27BC 15AD
Built under the same time as Augustus
3
Q
What was around the square?
A
Three wings
West
North and east
Small temple dedicated to the Ceres : 1st Century AD
4
Q
Explain the structure of the house?
A
61 rooms 4mx4
Most likely offices
Covered B400sq
5
Q
Decoration?
A
Rooms had mosaics depicting trade
Corporation square was decorated with statues of Ostia citizens
6
Q
What was the Corporation square used for?
A
Parades
Displays
Religious festivals deviated to the Ceres
7
Q
How many people can it hold?
A
2500
8
Q
what was the corporation square?
A
A large colonnaded square used mostly trade
9
Q
What is also known as?
A
The Piazza of the corporation
