What Are Roman Terraces

Roman terraces were not merely back-filled retaining walls, they often formed a structural armature of multiple vaulted spaces which could be used as shops, offices, or storage.

What is a Roman garden called?

The xystus (garden walk or terrace) was a core element of Roman gardens. The xystus often overlooked a lower garden, or ambulation. The ambulation bordered a variety of flowers, trees, and other foliage, and it served as an ideal place for a leisurely stroll after a meal, conversation, or other recreational activities.

What were the parts of a Roman house?

The principal parts of a Roman house were the Vestibulum, Ostium, Atrium, Alae, Tablinum, Fauces, and Peristylium. The Vestibulum (modern Vestibule) was a court surrounded by the house on three sides, and open on the fourth to the street. The Ostium corresponded in general to the modern front hallway.