The arcades under the theatres. Pergulae--Balconies, where harlots were shown. Stabulae--Inns, but frequently houses of prostitution. Diversorium--A lodging house; house of assignation. Tugurium--A hut.
A very low den. Turturilla--A dove cote; frequently in male part. Casuaria--Road houses; almost invariably brothels. Tabernae--Bakery shops. The taverns were generally regarded by the magistrates as brothels and the waitresses were so regarded by the law (Codex Theodos.
lx, tit.
7, ed.
Ritter; Ulpian liiii, 23, De Ritu Nupt.).