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tabernae, cauponae, etc. - Kosios - 01-06-2011
Hello.
I know about tabernae, cauponae, mansiones and similar structures for drinking and/or eating and/or sleeping in imperial roman world.
But:
- When do these structures appear?
- Is there something similar in the greek world?
- What about etruscans, carthaginians, etc. (for example in harbors or emporia?)
Re: tabernae, cauponae, etc. - MeinPanzer - 01-09-2011
There's a very interesting article by Bradley A. Ault in the book "Ancient Greek Houses and Households: Chronological, Regional, and Social Diversity" entitled "Housing the Poor and Homeless in Ancient Greece." It includes an extensive and up-to-date discussion of the evidence for inns, hostels, hotels, etc. in the ancient Greek world. From what I remember, they could be quite large, and many of the ones which are known from excavations were associated with important travel destinations like sanctuaries; there is little evidence for such buildings prior to the Hellenistic period. If you can get a hold of it through a local university library or inter-library loan, I would highly recommend you do.