PISCINARII THE FISHPOND SPECULATORS OF ROME.

Autor: BROWN, CASEY LANCE
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Zdroj: LA+: Interdisciplinary Journal of Landscape Architecture; Fall2022, Issue 16, p4-9, 6p
Abstrakt: The article talks about the emergence and significance of the piscinarii, or fishpond speculators, in Rome during the Roman Empire. It mentions that by combining aquacultural production with luxurious retreats, the speculators invested in coastal villas called villa maritima. It highlights the economic value placed on aquacultural estates and their integration into the Roman market economy.
Databáze: Complementary Index