Virtual Model of Ostia Antica: Ostia Antica - the harbour of Ancient Rome

    

The emperors Claudius and Trajan, upgraded and expanded a vast port complex 
on the city, with jetties, docks, lighthouses, warehouses and canals. Since then, 
Ostia was able to receive  heavily laden grain ships from Egypt and Africa. 
To accommodate the inhabitants, Ostia was built up vertically with large city 
blocks of multi-storey buildings. This brickwork architecture contrasted 
with that of the richly decorated temples and official buildings.


Written by Angelo Coccettini and Marzia Vinci Edited by Art Recon Inc.
French version by Martha Metelski
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