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1. The Roman Domus - World History Encyclopedia
Link: https://www.worldhistory.org/article/77/the-roman-domus/
Description: WebJan 18, 2012 · Available in other languages: French, Spanish. The Roman domus was much more than a place of dwelling for a Roman familia. It also served as a place of business and a religious center for worship. The size of a domus could range from a very small house to a luxurious mansion.
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2. Domus - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domus
Description: WebIn ancient Rome, the domus (pl.: domūs, genitive: domūs or domī) was the type of town house occupied by the upper classes and some wealthy freedmen during the Republican and Imperial eras. It was found in almost all the major cities throughout the …
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3. Roman domestic architecture (domus) (article) | Khan Academy
Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ancient-art-civilizations/roman/x7e914f5b:beginner-guides-to-roman-architecture/a/roman-domestic-architecture-domus
Description: WebThe domus as a general architectural type is long-lived in the Roman world, although some development of the architectural form does occur. While the sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum provide the best surviving evidence for domus architecture, this typology was widespread in the Roman world.
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4. The Roman Domus (House): Architecture and Reconstruction
Link: https://www.realmofhistory.com/2020/04/08/3d-animations-layout-roman-domus-house/
Description: WebApr 8, 2020 · Introduction to the Roman Houses and Villas. From the historical perspective, the Roman domus (house) was oddly enough not exactly ‘Roman’ in its character. Rather it was possibly inspired by a few older Mediterranean cultures including the Etruscans and the Greeks – as is evident with the architectural focus on the central courtyard.
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5. Domus | Ancient Rome, Architecture, Urban Planning | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/technology/domus-dwelling
Description: Webdomus, private family residence of modest to palatial proportions, found primarily in ancient Rome and Pompeii. In contrast to the insula ( q.v. ), or tenement block, which housed numerous families, the domus was a single-family dwelling divided into two main parts, atrium and peristyle.
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6. Smarthistory – Roman Domestic architecture: the Domus
Link: https://smarthistory.org/roman-domestic-architecture-domus/
Description: WebDec 6, 2023 · The house type referred to as the domus (Latin for “house”) is taken to mean a structure designed for either a nuclear or extended family and located in a city or town. The domus as a general architectural type is long-lived in the Roman world, although some development of the architectural form does occur.
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7. 3.2.3: Roman Domestic architecture- the Domus
Link: https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Art/SmartHistory_of_Art_2e/02%3A_SmartHistory_of_Art_II-_Ancient_Mediterranean/03%3A_Ancient_Rome_I/3.02%3A_Beginner_guides_to_Roman_architecture/3.2.03%3A_Roman_Domestic_architecture-_the_Domus
Description: WebAug 21, 2022 · The house type referred to as the domus (Latin for “house”) is taken to mean a structure designed for either a nuclear or extended family and located in a city or town. The domus as a general architectural type is long-lived in the Roman world, although some development of the architectural form does occur.
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8. What Were Houses Like In Ancient Rome? | HistoryExtra
Link: https://www.historyextra.com/period/roman/houses-in-ancient-rome/
Description: WebSep 20, 2023 · What was a domus in Ancient Rome? A Roman domus (Latin for “house”) was a residential building designed for one family. Found in almost all major Roman cities, these houses were occupied by wealthier residents. As with modern homes, the buildings shared many primary features and ranged in opulence.
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9. The Domus Aurea, Nero’s Golden Palace (article) | Khan Academy
Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ancient-art-civilizations/roman/early-empire/a/the-domus-aurea-neros-golden-palace
Description: WebBy Jessica Mingoia. Grotesque, "Chamber of The Sphinx," Domus Aurea, 65–68 C.E. (photo: Parco archeologico del Colosseo) Hidden below the modern ground level of Rome lies the palace of the Emperor Nero (known as the Domus Aurea, the Golden House), one of the largest and most complicated Roman imperial complexes ever constructed.
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10. The Architecture of Ancient Rome - World History Encyclopedia
Link: https://www.worldhistory.org/collection/46/the-architecture-of-ancient-rome/
Description: WebMay 16, 2019 · Definition. Roman Baths. Roman baths were designed for bathing and relaxing and were a common... Definition. Pantheon. The Pantheon (Latin: pantheum) is the best-preserved building from ancient... Definition. Circus Maximus. The Circus Maximus was a chariot racetrack in Rome constructed in the... Article. The Roman Theatre of Orange.