The structure of an urban dwelling reflects the diversity of activities, as well as social and economic differences: the amenities of the house express the social status of its owner. The most characteristic house models are two: the domus or single-family mansion and the insula or block of neighbours.

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Project: 3. Rural world and urban world in the formation of the European identity., 4. Family, daily life and social inequality in Europe.

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Scope: Secondary Education

Link: http://www.man.es/dam/jcr:0dc8fc2e-fd8f-4fc6-a3f5-d5215cf239aa/man-pieza-mes-1998-05-casa-romana.pdf

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Owner: Arqueological National Museum of Spain (MAN) (Modernalia)

Abstract: The structure of an urban dwelling reflects the diversity of activities, as well as social and economic differences: the amenities of the house express the social status of its owner. The most characteristic house models are two: the domus or single-family mansion and the insula or block of neighbours.

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