Archaeologists in Sicily have discovered the remains of a Roman house with a mosaic floor from the 2nd to 4th centuries, indicating the wealth of the local inhabitants in ancient times.
In Sicily, during excavations, archaeologists discovered the remains of a Roman villa with a mosaic floor dating back to the 2nd-4th centuries AD, reports Arkeonews.
Nakhodka was part of a 15-hectare settlement that was an important trading center in the Roman Empire. A team of archaeologists from the University of Göttingen, led by Dr. Johannes Bergemann, has been exploring this area for more than 20 years.
In 2023, geophysical surveys near the town of Vizzini discovered soil anomalies, which led to the excavation of a building measuring 30 by 13 meters. Inside they found a mosaic floor measuring about 100 square meters. Some frescoes were destroyed due to land cultivation.
Excavations also revealed other chambers, a marble fountain and Terra Sigillata pottery, indicating a high level of prosperity for the local inhabitants. Archaeologists believe the settlement flourished due to long-distance trade, but it only lasted a few centuries.
Johannes Bergemann
It was previously reported that in the city of Corinaldo in Italy, archaeologists from the University of Bologna discovered a new tomb of a prince built in the 7th century BC.
Source: korrespondent
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