Illustration
This largely first-century CE columbarium in Rome, discovered in 1852 CE, was once lined with marble. It is very 'up-market' in that the epitaphs are all preoccupied with status, even though the deceased are slaves and freed slaves. It was operating into the second century CE.
About the Author
I am a former college professor and Fellow of the American Academy in Rome, 1997.
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Death's Mansions: The Columbaria of Imperial Rome
[image:3146] A columbarium is an underground chamber, which the Romans used for preserving the ashes of the dead. During...
Fresco of Duck and Tripod, Columbarium 3, Vigna Codini
This fresco is on the first landing of the columbarium discovered in 1852 CE at the Vigna Codini, on the strip of land between...
View from Staircase of Central Pillar and Loculi, Columbarium 1, Vigna Codini
The loculi in the central pillar of this columbarium in Rome (discovered in 1940 CE) seem to have been reserved for...
Staircase: Columbarium 1 Vigna Codini
Staircase leading to the underground chamber of Columbarium 1, Rome. The central pillar supporting the ceiling is at left...