In the later part of theHellenistic period, an arrangement of threeklinai positioned in a 'U' shape developed, which together formed thetriclinium.[4] Eachkline of atriclinium offered room for three diners. The seating arrangement of the reclining dinner guests was given a strict significance.[4]
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