Despite the modern name (Republican Magazines), it is likely a series of stores. They were erected around AD 50.
Terme dei Cisiarii
II, II, 3
Thermal baths from Hadrianic times , which were built into the Magazzini Repubblicani. Rebuilds in the third century. Mosaics and the remains of elaborate stucco decorations were found.
Sacello
II, II, 4
Two shrines or chapels with richly decorated floors
Large building with courtyard; was excavated around 1900 and then filled in again; Function uncertain
Case di Via dei Vigili
II, III, 3-4
Apartment building with two apartments on the ground floor, stairs occupy other floors
Insula IV
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description
Portico di Nettuno
II, IV, 1
It is a monumental portico in front of the Baths of Neptune . It was built in Hadrianic times. There are shops behind it.
Terme di Nettuno
II, IV, 2
Large thermal baths (67 × 67 m); the building was financially supported by Emperor Hadrian and Antoninus Pius - as an inscription shows - directly. Some of the most important black and white mosaics were found in the thermal baths. a. with the representation of the sea god Neptunus
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Caserma dei Vigili
II, V, 1-2
These are the barracks and the location of the Ostia fire brigade; the structure was built under Hadrian, although parts may even be older. The building was partially decorated with mosaics and wall paintings. There were many altars with numerous dedicatory inscriptions.
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description
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Caupona di Fortunato
II, VI, 1
Tavern with mosaic. A crater is depicted on the mosaic. The inscription above reads: [HOSPES INQUIT] FORTUNATUS [VINUM E CR] ATERA QUOD SITIS, BI BE: Guest says Fortunatus: Wine from the crater, because you are thirsty, drink! The mosaic dates to the fourth century.
House from the Hadrianic period, partly decorated with wall paintings, one of which shows Heracles as a child. The house is named after her. There were hoards of coins in the house, the last minting dates from around AD 425.
Casa del Soffitto Dipinto
II, VI, 5-6
Tenement house with partly well-preserved wall paintings. The house dates from under Hadrian; the paintings are probably of a later date.
Caseggiato delle Fornaci
II, VI, 7
The House of Furnaces dates back to Hadrianic times; later a bakery moved here.
Insula VII
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description
Arco onorario di Caracalla
No number.
It is an arch built under Caracalla , which flanked the entrance of the theater and stood right next to the main entrance, thus also forming a kind of monumental entrance for the theater. The arch spanned the Decumanus Maximus, the city's main street, and stood on four brick pillars, some of which are still preserved today. It was 5.85 m wide, which is the width of the street, and 13.65 m long. Various marble components that clad the brick building were found scattered around the arch. The arch was adorned with an inscription according to which it was consecrated to Caracalla in 216.
Oratorio Cristiano
II, VII, 1
Small Christian chapel from the end of the fourth or beginning of the fifth century.
Theater
II, VII, 2
The city's theater. The building dates from the end of the second century AD. An inscription names 196 as the year of construction, under Septimius Severus and Caracalla . The bricks, however, indicate that construction began under Commodus . The theater held about 3000 spectators. At the end of the fourth century it was renovated by Ragonius Vincentius Celsus . In the sixth century the entrances were walled up and the building was used as a fortress.
Sacello dell'Ara dei Gemelli
II, VII, 3
Small chapel dedicated to Mars and Romulus and Remus. There was a well-preserved altar with reliefs and inscriptions.
Piazzale delle Corporazioni
II, VII, 4
Place behind the theater with offices of important trading cities in relation to Ostia. In every office there is a mosaic that symbolizes these places.
Tempio
II, VII, 5
Temple of Ceres in the middle of the Piazzale delle Corporazioni.
Ninfei
II, VII, 6-7
Two little nymphaeans, east and west of the theater.
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description
Botteghe
II, VIII, 1
A number of stores.
Quattro Tempietti
II, VIII, 2
There are four temples that were built in Republican times. Repairs date to the second century AD. The oldest construction phase dates to the beginning of the second century BC. The temples are identical in size and shape. They stand on a platform and are separated by narrow corridors. The facade was once decorated with six columns. They were dedicated to Venus, Fortuna, Ceres and Spes. There is a large, free space in front of the temples.
Ninfeo
II, VIII, 3
Nymphaeum
Sacello di Giove
II, VIII, 4
Small shrine dedicated to Jupiter. Even in ancient times, the small room was not covered. On a stone there is the short inscription: IOMS (Iovi Optimo Maximo Sacrum) - sanctuary to Jupiter, the best and greatest .
Domus di Apuleio
II, VIII, 5
Republican house renovated in the Antonine era. It has an atrium and some rooms decorated with mosaics. The house is close to the four temples . The highest priest in office there may have lived here.
Mitreo delle Sette Sfere
II, VIII, 6
Mithraeum with mosaics and inscriptions
Caseggiato
II, VIII, 7
Workshop from Hadrian times
Caseggiato
II, VIII, 8
Commercial building, probably Hadrianic
Caseggiato
II, VIII, 9
Commercial building, probably Hadrianic
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Ninfeo
II, IX, 1
Nymphaeum from the Antonine period
Caseggiato
II, IX, 2
Row of stores
Aula del Gruppo di Marte e Venere
II, IX, 3
Building of uncertain function; here was a double statue showing Mars and Venus. The construction dates back to the fourth century. The group of statues was found in fragments, but was probably once placed elsewhere.
Tempietto repubblicano
II, IX, 4
Small republican temple, perhaps dedicated to Neptune.
Edificio
II, IX, 5
Stores
Edificio
II, IX, 6
Shops that probably belong to the warehouse next to it.
Grandi Horrea
II, IX, 7
Important warehouse from the time of Claudius . Different construction phases can be distinguished.
Insula X
Hardly examined.
Insula XI
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Fullonica
II, XI, 1
dyeing
Caseggiato della Fullonica
II, XI, 2
Stores
Edificio a cortile porticato
II, XII
Large building with courtyard, function unknown; filled in today.
^ L. Bouke van der Meer: Ostia speaks, Inscriptions, buildings and spaces in Rome's main port , Leuven, Paris, Walpole, MA, ISBN 978-90-429-2700-1 , 46, No. 10
