Horrea Epagathiana, Ostia

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Illustration

Mark Cartwright
by Robert H.Consoli
published on 10 May 2013
Horrea Epagathiana, Ostia Download Full Size Image

The main entrance of the 2nd century CE Horrea Epagathiana, Ostia. Horrea were used to store huge quantities of foodstuffs such as grain, however, the large number of locks found at the site suggest this particular building was used to store more valuable objects.

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H.Consoli, R. (2013, May 10). Horrea Epagathiana, Ostia. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1209/horrea-epagathiana-ostia/

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H.Consoli, Robert. "Horrea Epagathiana, Ostia." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 10, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1209/horrea-epagathiana-ostia/.

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