The Brothel
(Bordello)
Just past the Temple to Hadrian is a structure
that was turned into a Byzantine stoa in that
period. Behind the stoa was a peristyle house
used as brothel. It is supposed to have been
connected by tunnel to the Celsus Library. The
house is thought to have been built around 98 to
117 in the time of Trajan. Behind it was some
restoration of parts of the Latrines and Skolasticia Baths. The building was identified
by an inscription found in the latrine. The
entrance was on the Marble Street with another
door opening onto Curates Avenue.
The second floor was completely destroyed. There
is a well beside it on Curates' Avenue. Pottery
figures that were found in the well are on
display in the Museum. |
