The ancient Rome that remains today is one of fabulous ... This was a house built around an unroofed courtyard, or atrium. The atrium acted as the reception and living area, while the house ...

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Most houses in Pompeii were built around an atrium, as was common for the time ... collect rainwater that traditionally figures in ancient Roman courtyards. Still, archaeologists did find evidence ...