For what purpose was the aperture in early Roman homes?

Question

A. As an exit for smoke
B. For prayer
C. To admit light
D. Both a and c

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. Both a and c. The aperture in early Roman homes, often referred to as the "compluvium" in the atrium, served both as an exit for smoke from cooking and as a way to admit light into the home.