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1
Q

What was it northwest of?

A

The theatres and gladiators barracks

2
Q

What was it almost as big as?

A

A whole city block

3
Q

Why is it referred to as the house of menander?

A

Fresco of playwright menander in niche in the peristyle

4
Q

What are the columns in the peristyle made of?

A

Tufa

5
Q

What was the FAUCES decorated in?

A

Fourth style - black panels above lower frieze

6
Q

What were there pictures of in the frieze in the fauces?

A

Animals and bird life

7
Q

How many columns supported the roof in the peristyle?

A

23

8
Q

What order were the supporting roof columns found in the peristyle?

A

Ionic

9
Q

What was in the centre of the atrium?

A

Marble lined impluvium

10
Q

What came off the atrium?

A

Rooms off all 4 sides

11
Q

When was it built?

A

3rd Century BC

12
Q

What was the entrance flanked by?

A

Masonry seating