Archaeologists in Sicily found the remains of a Roman house with a mosaic floor of the II-IV centuries, which testifies to the wealth of local residents in ancient times.
In Sicily, during excavations, archaeologists discovered the remains of a Roman villa with a mosaic floor dating back to the II-IV centuries AD, reports Arkeonews.
The find is part of a 15-hectare settlement that was an important trading post in the Roman Empire. A team of archaeologists from the University of Göttingen, led by Dr. Johannes Bergemann, has been exploring the area for over 20 years.
In 2023, geophysical research near the city of Vizzini revealed anomalies in the ground, which led to the excavation of a building measuring 30 by 13 meters. Inside, they found a mosaic floor with an area of about 100 square meters. Some frescoes were destroyed due to soil cultivation.
Excavations also revealed other rooms, a marble fountain and Terra Sigillata pottery, indicating a high level of affluence for the local population. Archaeologists believe that the settlement thrived on long-distance trade, but only lasted a few centuries.
It was previously reported that in the Italian city of Corinaldo, archaeologists from the University of Bologna discovered a new princely tomb dating back to the 7th century BC.
