Houses In Pompeii Flashcards
The houses of wealthy families…
-came right up to the pavement
-did not have a front yard
-few windows placed high up
-were one storey
-shops which were treated by the house owners on both sides of the house
-the house did not look very attractive
What is the atrium?
The atrium was an impressive, large and spacious room which was used for family occasions and receiving visitors.
What is the impluvium?
A shallow rectangular pool which collected the rain water
What is the lararium?
A small shrine where the family gods were worshipped
The walls were decorated with….
Panels of brightly painted plaster (red, orange and blue)
What is the tablinum?
The study
What is the Hortus?
The garden
True or False?
The rich’s houses were very private.
False. The master often conducted business and social events from home
Poorer shopkeepers usually lived in…
Single bedroom apartments or on the flat above their shop.
