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Antiquarium di Ostia Antica

The Antiquarium di Ostia Antica is the on-site museum housing a rich collection of artifacts unearthed from the ancient city of Ostia. Exhibits include exquisite marble statues, intricate mosaics, everyday pottery, and inscriptions that ill

Aula dei Mensores (I,XIX,1.3)

This hall served as the headquarters for the 'mensores', the Roman grain measurers who played a vital role in Ostia's grain trade. The building features a grand assembly room with a raised podium and marble flooring, reflecting the guild's

Aula del Buon Pastore

The Aula del Buon Pastore is an early Christian meeting hall located in the archaeological area of Ostia Antica. Its name, meaning 'Hall of the Good Shepherd,' derives from a fresco depicting Christ as a shepherd, a rare and precious exampl

Barracks of the Vigiles

The Barracks of the Vigiles served as the headquarters for Ostia's ancient fire brigade and night watch, a crucial service in a bustling port city full of warehouses and wooden buildings. The large courtyard, surrounded by porticoes and sma

Basilica Cristiana (III,I,4)

This early Christian basilica represents a pivotal shift from pagan worship to Christianity in ancient Ostia. Its simple, rectangular plan with an apse and remnants of a baptismal font reflect the nascent liturgical practices of the 4th and

Basilica costantiniana di Ostia

The Basilica costantiniana di Ostia is a monumental early Christian basilica built under Emperor Constantine in the 4th century AD. Its grand scale, with a central nave flanked by aisles and an apse, reflects the imperial endorsement of Chr

Baths of Neptune

The Baths of Neptune are among the best-preserved thermal complexes in Ostia Antica, named for the striking black-and-white mosaic of the sea god driving a chariot. These public baths featured cold, warm, and hot rooms, reflecting the sophi

Campo della Magna Mater

This sacred precinct was dedicated to the Magna Mater, or Cybele, the great mother goddess whose worship was central to Roman religious life. The open courtyard is surrounded by the remains of a temple, a theater, and a portico, where elabo

Casa dell'Ercole Bambino (Ostia Antica RII,VI,3-4)

The Casa dell'Ercole Bambino, or House of the Infant Hercules, is a well-preserved Roman apartment building (insula) in Ostia Antica. Its name derives from a small marble statue of a young Hercules found within, now displayed in the local m

Casa delle Volte Dipinte

The Casa delle Volte Dipinte, or 'House of the Painted Vaults,' is a remarkable ancient Roman residence in Ostia Antica, renowned for its exceptionally preserved frescoed ceilings. Dating from the 2nd century AD, the house features vibrant

Caseggiato I,IX,2

This multi-story apartment building (insula) exemplifies the dense urban housing of ancient Ostia. The ground floor housed shops and workshops, while upper floors contained living quarters for families. The structure's brick-faced concrete

Caseggiato I,VIII,8

This ancient Roman apartment block, known as an insula, offers a fascinating glimpse into daily life in Ostia Antica. Its well-preserved brick walls and floor plan reveal the compact living spaces typical of a bustling port city. The struct

Caseggiato I,XIV,4

Another well-preserved example of a Roman insula, this apartment block illustrates the dense urban living of ancient Ostia. Its multi-story design, with ground-floor shops and upper-level residences, was a common feature of Roman cities. Th

Caseggiato II,IX,2

Caseggiato II,IX,2 is a well-preserved example of a Roman insula, or apartment block, showcasing the dense urban living of ancient Ostia. Its multi-story layout, with shops on the ground floor and living quarters above, illustrates the vibr

Caseggiato III,XI,1

This multi-purpose Roman building in Ostia Antica combines commercial spaces with residential units, reflecting the integrated urban planning of the ancient city. Its sturdy brick walls and simple layout are characteristic of utilitarian ar

Caseggiato a sud della Domus del Protiro (V,II,3)

Located just south of the Domus del Protiro, this multi-story apartment block (caseggiato) illustrates the dense urban living of ancient Ostia. The structure features a series of small rooms arranged around a central courtyard, typical of R

Caseggiato a tabernae (I,XII,10)

This multi-story apartment block, or insula, features a row of ground-floor tabernae (shops) that once bustled with the commerce of ancient Ostia. The thick brick walls and wide doorways indicate spaces intended for selling wine, oil, and o

Caseggiato con Fornace (I,XVII,1)

This unique building combines residential quarters with a large furnace, indicating a mixed-use industrial and domestic space. The furnace, or fornace, was likely used for baking bread or firing pottery, essential trades in ancient Ostia. T

Caseggiato degli Aurighi

This multi-story apartment block, or 'insula', once housed Ostia's charioteers and their families, offering a rare look at Roman urban living. The ground floor features a series of shops (tabernae) opening onto the street, while upper floor

Caseggiato dei Doli

The Caseggiato dei Doli is a remarkable ancient apartment block, named for the numerous large terracotta jars (dolia) found embedded in its walls. These jars were used for storage, likely of grain or wine, showcasing the building's commerci

Caseggiato dei Lottatori (V,III,1)

The 'Building of the Wrestlers' is named after a relief sculpture found here, depicting two athletes locked in combat. This multi-story apartment block (insula) housed several families, with shops (tabernae) on the ground floor facing the s

Caseggiato dei Misuratori del Grano (Ostia Antica R1,VII,1-2)

This building, known as the 'Grain Measurers' Guild House,' was the headquarters for the officials responsible for weighing and taxing grain imports. Its grand courtyard and spacious halls reflect the immense wealth and importance of the gr

Caseggiato del Larario (I,IX,3)

The Building of the Lararium is named after a small household shrine (lararium) found within its walls, dedicated to the protective spirits of the home. This mixed-use building combined residential apartments with commercial spaces, reflect

Caseggiato del Sole (V,VI,1)

The Caseggiato del Sole (Building of the Sun) is a large, well-organized apartment complex that dominates its block in Ostia Antica. Its name derives from a solar-themed mosaic or sculpture once housed here, reflecting the cultural influenc

Caseggiato del Temistocle (V,XI,2)

Caseggiato di Annio (III,XIV,4)

Caseggiato di Bacco e Arianna (III,XVII,5)

Caseggiato tra via Semita dei Cippi e via della Domus del Pozzo (V,II,2)

Caseggiato tra via della Fortuna Annonaria e via dell'Invidioso (V,IV,2-3)

Casette Tipo (III,XII,1-2 - III,XIII,1-2)

Castello di Giulio II

Caupona di Alexander e Helix

Caupona di Fortunato

Cisterna di Porta Marina (IV,VIII,2)

Collegio degli Augustali (V,VII,2)

Domus and Mitreo delle Pareti Dipinte (III,I,6)

Domus del Pozzo (V,III,3)

Domus del Protiro (V,II,5)

Domus della Fortuna Annonaria (V,II,8)

Domus delle Colonne (IV,III,1)

Domus delle Gorgoni (I,XIII,6)

Domus di Apuleio (II,VIII,5)

Domus su via deglia Augustali (V,X,1)

Edificio III,XVI,3

Edificio III,XVI,4

Edificio IV,III,2

Edificio IV,V,14

Foro di Porta Marina (IV,VIII,1)

Fullonica (Reg. V, Is. VII, 3)

Fullonica II,XI,1

Galleria Lapidaria

Grandi Horrea (Reg. II, Ins. IX)

Guild house of the hastiferi

Horrea (Ostia Antica R1,VIII,2)

Horrea Epagathiana et Epaphroditiana (I,VIII,3)

Horrea centrali

Horrea dei Mensores (I,XIX,4)

Horrea di Hortensius (V,XII,1)

House of Cupid and Psyche

House of the Fishes

Insula dei Dipinti

Insula dell'Invidioso (V,V,1)

Latrina presso le Terme del Foro

Magazzini Repubblicani (II,II,1-2)

Magazziono dei doli

Mithraeum at the Baths of Mithra

Mithraeum of Felicissimus

Mitreo dei Serpenti (V,VI,6)

Mitreo delle Sette Porte (IV,V,13)

Mitreo delle Sette Sfere (II,VIII,6)

Mitreo di Lucrezio Menandro (I,III,5)

Molino del Silvano (Reg. I, Is. III, 1-2)

Mosaici delle terme di Nettuno

Ninfei II,VII,6-7

Ninfeo II,IX,1

Ninfeo degli Eroti

Ostia Antica

Ostia synagogue

Palestra delle Terme del Foro (Reg. I, XII, 6-10)

Palestra delle terme (RE G. II. INS IV.)

Philosopher's Baths (V,II,7)

Piazza dei Lari

Piazzale delle Corporazioni

Piccolo Mercato (I,VIII,1)

Porta Laurentina

Porta Laurentina necropolis

Portico degli Archi Trionfali (V,XI,7)

Portico del Monumento Repubblicano e Magazzino Annonario (V,XI,4-5)

Pozzo alla romana

Quattro Tempietti (II,VIII,2)

Regio III - Insula XVI - Caseggiato III,XVI,2

Sacello II,II,4

Sacello dell'Ara dei Gemelli (II,VII,3)

Santuario della Bona Dea (V,X,2)

Schola del Traiano (IV,V,15)

Serapeum (III,XVII,4)

Shrine

Shrine inside Horrea di Hortensius (V,XII,1)

Shrine of Attis

Shrine of Sabazius (V,XII,3)