Carroll, M. (2026). "House on the rue de la Harpe (Domus rue de la Harpe)." Gardens of the Roman Empire, accessed October 2, 2026. https://roman-gardens.github.io/id/0c274588c9/

House on the rue de la Harpe (Domus rue de la Harpe)

Published: 2026-10-01
Last modified: 2026-10-01

Dates

first century CE to ca. 275-280

Excavation Dates

1989

Garden Description

Excavations of a 1400 square meter site in 1989 at 45 rue de la Harpe partially uncovered five habitations of the southern quarter of the city. They were occupied between the first and third century until a final destruction around 275-280. Among them, one had a peristyle [1] of which three porticos are known; it was quite likely planted. The same house had another paved court with a fountain [2]. Further south, the corner of another courtyard with porticos (4 x 3 columns) was found.

Plans

Reconstructed axonometric plan of the Domus of the Rue de la Harpe. It shows rooms and bits of the garden space.
Reconstruction of the four house spaces that make up House on the rue de la Harpe.

Bibliography

  • D. Cliquet, L'Eure, 27, CAG p.136-137, restitution p.136. (worldcat)

Keywords

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