Tag: 2014

Cult Room SR 31b-c Towards the north of the structure, in the western part of the entrance area, there was a large room (31b-c) measuring approximately 25.5 m2, which almost entirely opened onto the courtyard. The room was decorated with wall paintings and floor mosaics: a small aedicula (niched shrine) placed in the center of… Continue reading Cult Room SR 31b-c

Room 31a Access to Residential Unit 6 was possible from Curetes Street, which led to the columned courtyard (31a) accessed via a staircase with 12 columns surrounding it.   With dimensions of 251.5m2, it was an impressive structure with multiple floors and luxurious furnishings. Like other formal rooms in Terrace House 2, the floors and… Continue reading Room 31a

Staircase 36b In the western part of the southern walkway of the courtyard (36), there was a toilet (37L). This marble-covered toilet could be used by up to 5 people simultaneously. Later, a staircase (36b) leading to the upper floor was added to the entrance of the toilet.   While the lower steps of the… Continue reading Staircase 36b