Palace of the Dux Ripae

The Palace of the Dux Ripae was the largest and most important building in Dura-Europos during the period of Roman rule.

The building was located in the northeast of the city, on a high point immediately overlooking the Euphrates river.

On the river side of the palace there was a terrace, with the private rooms arranged along it.

The paintings on the ceilings consisted of various coffer patterns, while the walls were panels and imitation marble.

Many of these refer to the dux ripae (Head of the River), Domitius Pompeianus, who clearly lived in the central and largest suite that opened onto the terrace.