House Of Dioscrui Flashcards

1
Q

Where is it located?

A

SW of Ostia

Corner of an insula

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2
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When was it built?

A

2nd Century AD- part of the garden houses

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3
Q

What happened after the 3rd century earthquake?

A

It became one of Ostia’s most impressive houses

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4
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What is so impressive about this house?

A

It is the house in Ostia to have a private bath made out of marble

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5
Q

How did the house create privacy?

A

Windows overlooking the garden were blocked up

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6
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Why were the walls destroyed?

A

To create more space

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7
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What types of decoration was there?

A

Mosaics of Venus
Black&White geometric mosaics on the floor
Terracotta pipes

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