🏠 Roman Homes & Houses
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Wealthy Romans lived in atrium houses, with courtyards, gardens, wall paintings, and often their own small temple. Light entered through a central opening (compluvium) in the roof.
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Feature Wealthy Romans Poor Romans Type of Home Domus (with atrium) Insulae (tenement blocks) Location Usually city center often in the outskirts Furnishings Baths, mosaics, art Little furniture, cramped spaces -
Poor Romans lived in cramped, multi-storey tenement blocks (Insulae), with just one room per family. Fire was a constant danger. Water came from public fountains.
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