House of Pansa

House of Pansa

1. BASIC FACTS

   • Owner: Alleius Nigidius Maius
   • Date: 140 - 120 BCE
     • At least three distinct stages of construction, expansion and renovation up to 79 AD.
   • Typical domus layout.
     • 2300m squared.
   • South to North axis

2. GARDEN

   • A large hortus at the back of the property
     • 26.5m by 30.5m
   • Divided into rectangular plots
     • Layout suggests produce was grown rather than an ornamental garden.
     • Between the plots were paths that were also used as irrigation canals.
   • At the rear of the garden a water reservoir and remains of lead fittings and pipes were found. Used to water the garden.

3. FORMS OF INCOME

   • Bakeries
   • Selling produce from garden.
   • Shops
   • At least three rented out rooms able to be rented out.

4. AESTHETICALLY PLEASING FEATURES

   • Small pool in the middle of the Peristylium
     • Originally painted blue with small fish and plants painted on the side
     • Nobody really had pools in those days (not including impluvium). This pool was different and quite interesting.
   • 16 Ionic Columns
     • Mis-matched capitals
     • Bottom halves were painted yellow while the top half was painted white.
     • Were interesting to look at and were different.