The complex was connected to an exquisite banquet room replete with frescoes depicting characters inspired by the Trojan War, leading experts to conclude that the dwelling was used to affirm the owner’s social status.
Gabriel Zuchtriegel noted that the Roman domus served as a stage for an art and culture show, which the owner staged to gain votes or win guests’ goodwill.
The spa complex, which could host up to 30 people, featured three pools—caldarium, tepidarium, and frigidarium—providing guests relaxation after lavish banquets.
The banquet room, known as the black room, was designed with dark walls likely to hide soot from burning oil lamps, creating an impressive dining atmosphere.
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