A building has been identified as the seat of a Collegium due to its internal structure and size. Previously known as ‘The House of the Exedra,’ it occupies an entire space, spanning approximately 4,000 square meters. At its center lies a peristyle, which was encircled by galleries. These galleries were roofed with cross vaulting, supported by brick pillars of rectangular cross-section. At its center stands a small flowering tree, its soft pink blossoms adding a touch of color to the muted stone surroundings. The garden’s layout is defined by a distinctive, undulating stone border that curves organically around what once have been a fountain and now partially filled with collapsed brickwork. In the heart of the peristyle garden is a pool renowned for its distinctive curves. This pool encircles a circular planter, which could be used for planting trees or flowers.
Hispania Baetica Italica, Santiponce, Sevilla, Spain Collegium