Firemans Barracks Flashcards
1
Q
When was it built?
A
117-138AD under Hadrian
2
Q
What was the layout?
A
Restored in 207AD
Main entrance is on the east and opens up to the palaestra in the centre
Courtyard surrounded by a portico with 18 rooms
Water is stored in 2 cisterns at the sides of the entrance
Looked almost entirely inwards - only slit windows facing the streets
Shrine dedicated to the imperial cult- SS, MA, LV, AP - dominated the west side of the building
3
Q
What was the design?
A
Monochrome mosaics depicting sacrifice of a bull
4
Q
What was the main focus?
A
Put out fires in the city and ensure the grain remained unharmed
5
Q
Who was the building under?
A
The imperial cult- wasn’t a gift from the towns people
6
Q
Who created the headquarters of the vigiles and when?
A
Claudius in 41-54AD
