Archaeological Buildings
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Situated under the town hall of modern Spoleto, the Casa Romano di Vespasia Polla is a well preserved Roman house attributed to the mother of the Emperor Vespasian. more...
The Garden of Octavius Quartio
The garden of Octavius Quartio is unusual for a Roman townhouse. Covering a large area, it displays many of the features usually found in the gardens of country villas. more...
The Stonehenge we see today evolved in three phases over 800 years. It is an example of the continued importance of a site to different historical groups of people. more...
The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion
The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion has evolved with time. It illustrates how architecture and setting combined dramatically on the site. more...
The Temple of Athena at Sounion
Less prominent than the sanctuary of Poseidon, the temple of Athena at Sounion demonstrates the interplay between architecture and landscape in Greek sacred sanctuaries. more...
The House of Menander, Pompeii
An elite Roman residence, The House of Menander demonstrates the close proximity between the elite and means by which they made their money. more...
The House of the Surgeon, Pompeii
One of the oldest houses in Pompeii, the House of the Surgeon is the perfect example of a samnite house 'modernised' in Roman style. more...
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By: W. Hommel
Explore architecture from Hadrian's Villa: How did Hadrian's taste in design differ from previous architects? What were Hadrian's "Pumpkins?" more...
By: W. Hommel
Nero might have been crazy, but architecture produced under his reign exposes a different side to this mad emperor. more...
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