Classics-Roman life

• What are the main features of the atrium in a Roman domus?

  • Compluvium: Roof opening
  • Impluvium: Pool for collecting rainwater
  • Main entrance from the street
  • Multifunctional space for guests and light
• Where is the tablinum located in a Roman domus?


  • Between the atrium and the peristylium
  • Opposite the entrance
• What are the functions of the alae in a Roman domus?


  • Additional space for social gatherings
  • Displaying ancestral images and family heirlooms
  • Providing extra light and air to the atrium
• What is the cubiculum in a Roman domus?


  The term for bedrooms in a Roman house
• What was the primary function of the triclinium in a Roman domus?


  For formal dining and entertaining guests
• How was the triclinium typically arranged in a Roman domus?


  • Three couches arranged in a U-shape
  • Central table for dining
• What is the peristylium in a Roman domus?

  An open courtyard surrounded by columns/pillars
• What are the functions of the peristylium in a Roman domus?


  • Provides a private outdoor space for the family
  • Used for relaxation and entertainment
  • Serves as a source of light and fresh air for surrounding rooms