Roman Townhouses and Apartments - the Curiae and Domae

In ancient Rome, its inhabitants' living quarters were very much dependent upon their locale and socioeconomic position in society. These factors are the deciding factor in one's residence in today's society. There is little differentiation between the living layouts of the wealthy ancient Romans and today's society of elite. Various facets of urban planning and residential development are still present today, albeit with some differences.
In the times of the ancient Romans, the rich lived nicely and in luxury. This seems to be a recurring theme throughout history--the rich and affluen…