Roman Housing - Insula of Diana Flashcards
1
Q
Where was it built?
A
AD 150
2
Q
Where was it?
A
Ostia
3
Q
Why is it named insula of Diana?
A
relief depicting Diana on an inner courtyard wall
4
Q
What were some features of the insula?
A
centre, roofless courtyard which allowed light into them and contained a cistern for which residents could receive water, s/w faced onto street
5
Q
What was on the ground floor?
A
no of shops which opened onto street w mezzanines and back rooms
on other sides were apartments w decorations and toilets
6
Q
How many stories and staircases?
A
3 staircases, 2 external and 4 stories
7
Q
What kind of rooms were there?
A
s/w sides had large 4 roomed apartments, long corridor w small poorly lit rooms and then shared living space
