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Ancient Roman housing, barns and towers from Trajan s
Ancient Roman housing, barns and towers from Trajans Column. Granai e torri degli Alloggiamenti. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1843
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Antico Augustus Barns Corsi Dairy Ferrario Genii Giulio Gods Herculaneum Horns Household Marble Moderno Peoples Purification Rite Sandals Shrine Towers Trajans Tunics Lararium Lares Lari Otricoli
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Ancient Roman Housing, Barns, and Towers from Trajan's Column: A Glimpse into the Daily Life of the Roman People This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Corsi from Giulio Ferrario's "Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World," published in Florence in 1843, offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of the ancient Romans. The image depicts various scenes of Roman household life, barns, and towers, as illustrated on Trajan's Column in Rome. At the center of the image, we see a group of young men gathered around a lararium, a shrine dedicated to the household gods, the Lares and the Genii. The Lares and Genii were believed to protect the household and its members, ensuring their health, prosperity, and good fortune. The men are dressed in tunics, some wearing sandals, and are shown drinking from horns, likely during a purification rite called lustrazio or lustratio. To the left of the lararium, we see a dairy barn with a cow and a marble basin. The cow is likely being milked, and the basin is used for the milk to be collected and stored. The barn's towers and walls are reminiscent of those found in Otricoli, a town in ancient Italy known for its well-preserved Roman structures. To the right of the lararium, we see a scene of Augustan-era housing, with towers and viali, or streets, in the background. The towers were likely used for defensive purposes, while the viali were used for transportation and commerce. The image provides a unique insight into the daily life of the ancient Romans, from their religious practices to their agricultural activities and architectural designs. This engraving is a valuable historical and fashion resource, showcasing the clothing and lifestyle of the ancient Romans, and is a testament to the enduring fascination with the rich history and culture of this ancient civilization.
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