A triclinium is a formal dining room in ancient Roman houses. It typically had three couches arranged around a low table, where guests would recline while enjoying meals and socializing.
Fresco: A painting technique where pigments are applied directly onto wet plaster, allowing them to become part of the wall or ceiling surface. Frescoes were often found in triclinia.
Banquet: A large formal meal or feast, often accompanied by entertainment and held in special rooms like the triclinium.
Roman Domus: The traditional Roman house that consisted of various rooms including the atrium, peristyle courtyard, and triclinium.
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