Strabo notes that insulae, like domus, had running water and sanitation, but this type of housing was sometimes constructed at minimal expense for speculative purposes, resulting in insulae of poor construction. They were built in … See more

Augustus instituted reforms aimed at increasing the safety of buildings in the city of Rome. Because of the dangers of fire and collapse, the height of the insulae were restricted by … See more

• Photo of Insulae in Ostia
• Model of another insula in Ostia
• Insula 9, an excavation of a Pompeii insula See more