Monumental Roman villa with mosaics and marble statue unearthed after illegal excavation (opens in new tab)

An investigation into illegal excavation activity on the outskirts of Rome has led archaeologists to the discovery of a Roman imperial-period villa featuring elaborate mosaic floors, painted walls and a marble statue that may depict the rural deity Silvanus. This content was originally published on www.heritagedaily.com - © 2023 - HeritageDaily