Posted on 06/17/2018 4:35:32 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
An imperial Roman villa has been found along the banks of the Tiber near the Milvian Bridge, archaeologists said Tuesday. Digs have uncovered a large floor area in 'opus sectile', decorated with "extraordinary" multicoloured marble floral motifs, they said. The beauty of the floor has led experts to believe that the rest of the building was full of precious decorations. The villa's setting so close to the river is unusual, archaeologists said.
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one more idea, Bamburgh Castle, since you’re in the north for this, you could view The Wall.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6F5DN-_o3A
https://www.lightwaveuk.com/portfolio-item/bamburgh-castle/
https://www.bamburghcastle.com/history
I looked up the lapis that certainly looks like it. the article does say it’s an Imperial Villa so you are probably correct. No expense was spared. Thanks!
Gotta say, an all-lapis lazuil floor would be spectacular!
Thank you for the suggestions. We’ll probably have a week, so we’ll have to plan judiciously.
Thank you. Those all look fascinating.
Beautiful. Thank you.
What do you suppose is the significance of the river location? I imagine that’s rare simply because of proximity to traffic and insects/ heat, whereas a hill top provides both fresh air and isolation.
My pleasure!
Good proximity to three major Roman roads plus a navigable river? Just guessin’.
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