House Of Dioscrui Flashcards
1
Q
Where is it located?
A
SW of Ostia
Corner of an insula
2
Q
When was it built?
A
2nd Century AD- part of the garden houses
3
Q
What happened after the 3rd century earthquake?
A
It became one of Ostia’s most impressive houses
4
Q
What is so impressive about this house?
A
It is the house in Ostia to have a private bath made out of marble
5
Q
How did the house create privacy?
A
Windows overlooking the garden were blocked up
6
Q
Why were the walls destroyed?
A
To create more space
7
Q
What types of decoration was there?
A
Mosaics of Venus
Black&White geometric mosaics on the floor
Terracotta pipes
