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The Garden Court (Peristylium)

The peristylium was an open garden surrounded by a covered walk. Family life gathered there, away from the street.

Grades 4–8. Daily life.

How it connects

Atrium in front, garden court behind: that is the usual path through a wealthy house.

Latin words that go with this card: hortus, domus.

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