Viggen Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Archaeologists said Thursday they have partially dug up a 2nd-century bath complex believed to be part of the vast, luxurious residence of a wealthy Roman. The two-story complex, which extends for at least 5 acres (2 hectares), includes exceptionally well-preserved decorated hot rooms, vaults, changing rooms, marble latrines and an underground room where slaves lit the fire to warm the baths... full article at The Herald Tribune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentium Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 The site is called Villa dei Vignacci . Darius Arya also discovered the baths of Capo di Bove on the Via Appia. I really hope this complex will open to the public too! Photos here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASCLEPIADES Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Salve, V & S! Let me try... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Most interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASCLEPIADES Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Salve, guys! This is the same story as it was reported by Reuters. What's new is that they identify the owner of this baby "This is a very impressive, very well preserved bath complex that belonged to a certain Quintus Servilius Pudens who was a billionaire friend of Emperor Hadrian," Dig reveals "billionaire's" Roman villa with baths Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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