Wealthy Roman village dating back to 1800 years discovered in Italy

In Sicily, archaeologists have discovered the remains of a Roman villa with an impressive mosaic dating back to the II-IV centuries AD. This discovery is part of a larger Roman settlement of about 15 hectares.

The research was carried out by a team from the University of Göttingen led by Dr. Johannes Bergemann. Using advanced geophysical methods, scientists were able to detect "anomalies" in the soil near the city of Vizzini, which led to the discovery of the remains of a building measuring 30 by 13 meters. This was reported by Arkeonews.

The most impressive find was a mosaic floor covering an area of almost 100 square meters. Although some of the frescoes were damaged due to agricultural activities, the preserved elements indicate a high standard of living of the inhabitants.

Additional evidence of the wealth of the local population includes the remains of columns built of rounded bricks and covered with plaster, reminiscent of the architecture of Pompeii. In addition, fragments of marble fountains and exquisite Roman Terra Sigillata ceramics have been found.

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Archaeologists believe that this settlement was an important center of long-distance trade in the Roman Empire. It included large rural buildings, villas, and agricultural facilities.

According to Dr. Bergemann, this discovery is an important evidence of the heyday of Roman settlements in the interior of Sicily, which were connected by long-distance roads. The results of the research were presented to the public on October 16 at the Town Hall of Vicenza.

As a reminder, scientists found a 635 million-year-old marine animal in Australia.

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