Regio III - Insula VIII - Edificio III,VIII,1

Nothing seems to have been published about this building. It lies to the south of the Garden Houses, at the end of the excavated area. According to Scavi di Ostia I it was built in the fourth or fifth century AD (opus vittatum), obliterating part of the city wall. The layout, with courtyards and an inner porticus, is intriguing.

Plan of the building. After SO I.

Photos

The north-west part of the complex, seen from the south.
Photo: Eric Taylor.

The central north part of the complex, seen from the south.
Photo: Eric Taylor.

The room to the west of the central staircase, seen from the west.
Photo: Eric Taylor.

The corridor to the east of the central staircase, seen from the south.
Photo: Eric Taylor.

The central staircase, seen from the south.
Photo: Eric Taylor.

[jthb - 3-May-2022]