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Roman Villa of Casignana in Calabria and its Mosaics

Author: timetravelrome /

Timetravelrome in collaboration with Michel Gybels The Roman Villa of Casignana is located in the province of Reggio Calabria. The original structure dates back to the 1st century AD and its most significant phase is represented by a major renovation that took place in the 4th century. It was later abandoned in the 5th, but traces of frequentation are visible up to the [...]

2024-08-17T16:31:00+00:00August 17th, 2024|Categories: Hidden Gems|Tags: , , , |

Roman Villa of Nennig and its Gladiatorial Mosaic

Author: timetravelrome /

The Villa of Nennig was discovered by chance in 1852: its discovery is due to a peasant digging a pit in his garden intended for the conservation of vegetables. The Archaeological Society of Treves, warned of the find of Roman remains, hastened to acquire the land and erected a temporary protective construction. The ruins of the villa are noted for their exceptional mosaics, [...]

2021-04-26T21:05:04+00:00April 26th, 2021|Categories: Hidden Gems|Tags: , , , |
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