Domus Romanae et Insulae By: Magistra Ashcraft
Model of a Roman Domus
Ianua Entrance to the house of Loreius Tiburtinus in Pompeii
CAVE CANEM Pompeian Mosaic found outside the entrance to a house at Pompeii
P assageway leading from main entrance to the atrium Painted Vestibulum
ATRIUM OR HALL This is where a patrician/business man would greet his clients
Atrium The Compluvium where the rainwater would come in.
Compluvium
The impluvium or basin where the rainwater would fall into ATRIUM
Cubiculum with Lectus The Roman Bedroom
TABLINUM The Master’s Study The Wax Tablets (Tabulae) containing the family records and the Household Safe (Arca) were kept here.
House of the Faun Tablinum
Peristylium an outdoor garden surrounded by a portico or covered walkway Portico
Triclinium
A Roman Insula (Apartment)