In 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. [1] . It …

domus, 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 …

Jan 18, 2012 · All domus were free-standing structures. Some were constructed like modern-day townhouses with common walls between them, while others were detached. Because safety was a …

Understanding the structure and function of a Roman domus gives valuable insight into the everyday life, architectural innovation, and societal norms of ancient Rome. In the early stages of Roman …

Domus (plural domus) is a Latin term referring to a single-family house. Domus were usually located within a city or town, and were most often owned by the wealthier classes of society.

While the sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum provide the best surviving evidence for domus architecture, this typology was widespread in the Roman world.

While the sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum provide the best surviving evidence for domus architecture, this typology was widespread in the Roman world.