House Of Apuleius Flashcards
1
Q
When was is built?
A
Early 2nd century AD
2
Q
Who was the owner And do we know this?
A
Lucius Apuleius Marcellus
We know this because: stamps on the terracotta water pipes
3
Q
What part of the house resembles a Pompeian house?
A
The entire house
4
Q
Where does entrance lead to?
A
Through the fauces into a large atrium
5
Q
Describe the sewage system?
A
Small tank channeled rain water into the sewage system, it is linked to the impluvium= showed wealth
6
Q
Size?
A
The building itself was not big
But it’s features managed to impress
Tells us that size does not show wealth
7
Q
What is the structure of the house?
A
House is an L shape
8
Q
Where is the temple of Mithras placed?
A
Far west part of the house
9
Q
What type of atrium?
A
Peristyle atrium with 8 columns
10
Q
What type of house is it?
A
Modest style
