Malek, A. (2026). "House of the Columns (La maison aux colonnes)." Gardens of the Roman Empire, accessed October 2, 2026. https://roman-gardens.github.io/id/b6d3a3a094/

House of the Columns (La maison aux colonnes)

Published: 2026-09-28
Last modified: 2026-09-29

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Garden Description

The House of the Columns, approximately 1880 square meters, is located to the north of the triumphal arch along the decumanus. The large Rhodian-type peristyle was enclosed on four sides by a portico supported by 14 columns. The space between the columns was spanned by a low wall (Plan view, Fig.1). A large circular pool filled most of the courtyard. Plants may have been grown in the space between the portico and the pool. The central space of the north portico was framed by two taller, twisted Corinthian columns in between which was a pedestal that supported a fountain sculpture. The elevated north portico permitted a good view into the garden from the triclinium (label T).

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Bibliography

  • Ichkhakh," Recherches sur les Maisons du Quatier de l'arc de Triomphe (Volubilis)", to be published in PSAM 2010, Fig. 7. (worldcat)
  • Thouvenot, R., "La maison aux colonnes", PSAM, 7, 1945, 132-145, fig. 4. A. (worldcat)

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