parts of a roman house for 2/25 Flashcards by Eva Hill | Brainscape

Q

fauces

A

“jaws”

narrow foyer at front

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atrium

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large central reception area

big open central room

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Q

impluvium

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basin

in center of atrium

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Q

cubiculum

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sleeping cubicles

small rooms at sides of atrium

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Q

ala

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recesses/wings

non-room alcoves at back sides of atrium

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tablinum

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“home office”

room w/ open front and back behind atrium

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triclinium

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dining room

large room next to tablinum

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Q

peristyle

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column-framed garden

behind house

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