Meaning of compluvium | Babel Free

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A space left unroofed over the court of a dwelling in Ancient Rome, through which the rain fell into the impluvium or cistern.

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“In the centre of the floor of the atrium a portion was sunk for the reception of rain water; this was termed the impluvium; and above it an opening of similar dimensions was left in the ceiling or roof, termed the compluvium.”

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