The document discusses the history of the port of Patras from ancient to Roman times. It notes that the ancient port of Patras was an important site located near temples and docks, and that the Romans expanded the port and constructed many new buildings to accommodate increased trade with Italy. Over time, sediment buildup caused the ancient harbor to become accrued and buried.
Private houses in Roman Patras ranged from domus (rich city houses) to villas (country houses) to insulae (apartment buildings). Wealthy homeowners' houses were usually similar in basic design, with elements like mosaics, painted walls, oil lamps, antefixes, and chimney covers. Unearthed housing remains have uncovered intricate mosaic floors depicting everyday scenes, animals, deities and geometric patterns. Archaeological evidence also shows wells, sewage systems and clay pipes that in some cases are still functional today.
The document discusses the history of the port of Patras from ancient to Roman times. It notes that the ancient port of Patras was an important site located near temples and docks, and that the Romans expanded the port and constructed many new buildings to accommodate increased trade with Italy. Over time, sediment buildup caused the ancient harbor to become accrued and buried.
Private houses in Roman Patras ranged from domus (rich city houses) to villas (country houses) to insulae (apartment buildings). Wealthy homeowners' houses were usually similar in basic design, with elements like mosaics, painted walls, oil lamps, antefixes, and chimney covers. Unearthed housing remains have uncovered intricate mosaic floors depicting everyday scenes, animals, deities and geometric patterns. Archaeological evidence also shows wells, sewage systems and clay pipes that in some cases are still functional today.