The main topic of my thesis is urban district Subura in the
time of Roman Republic and Early Roman Empire. Subura was
well-known as a centre of prostitution and night life. Thesis
is divided according to the topics into four parts. First part
is dedicated to sources, this means to references about this
district in Latin literature. Second part handles about
topography, ergo localization of the district and theories of
its origin. Third part deals with inhabitants of Subura, who in
most cases were small craftsmen and tradesmen. Third part also
contains information about their life conditions. Forth part is
whole dedicated to prostitution and problems connected with it.
There are two maps of Subura in terms of Rome and a picture of
present state of one of their parts in supplements. Subura was
known mainly thanks to works of poets and satirists. It
belonged to poorer districts, although houses of noblemen were
situated there. Its origin is still obscure, as well the
etymology of its name isnt sure so far.