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Excavations reveal a vast Roman villa complex
Archaeologists from Inrap have revealed a vast Roman villa complex during excavations in Auxerre, France. The site was first recognised for its archaeological potential in the 19th century, but it wasn’t until 1966 that the first excavation took place. This initial investigation uncovered a rectangular structure with multiple rooms, a hypocaust system, and mosaics, which archaeologists dated to between the 1st and 4th centuries AD. The National …
Enormous Roman Villa Unearthed in France - Archaeology Magazine
AUXERRE, FRANCE—During excavation of a gravel pit on the shores of the Yonne River in 1966, workers uncovered the foundations of a Roman villa just south of the Roman town of Autessiodurum (present-day Auxerre). The 7,500-square-foot structure contained around 10 rooms and was inhabited from the first through fourth century a.d. This discovery would prove to just be the tip of the iceberg, however. According to La Brüjula Verde, renewed archaeol…
In France, archaeologists have excavated one of the largest so far known villas from the Roman Gaul. The residential buildings alone comprise about 4000 square meters and were equipped with private bathrooms and underfloor heating. Around the villa lay a garden with wells and probably extensive lands. All this indicates that there were once wealthy and influential [...] The post archaeologists find huge villa from the Roman era appeared first on…
Massive Ancient Roman Villa Unearthed in France Opens to the Public
Archaeologists unearthed a massive ancient Roman villa, along the right bank of the Yonne river, just under two miles away from Autessiodurum or present-day Auxerre, France, according to the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP). The team was excavating an area of approximately four acres at Sainte-Nitasse, which is part of the larger Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. Though experts have been aware of the sit…
Unbelievable Discovery : Giant Roman Villa Found Right Under Our Noses
A fascinating discovery in France has revealed the remains of one of the largest Roman villas ever found in modern-day France. Excavated near the town of Auxerre, this vast complex was first identified in 1966, but only recent findings have confirmed its true magnitude. Originally thought to be a 7,535-square-foot building, it turns out this structure was only a secondary wing of a much larger 43,056-square-foot villa. Archaeologists Uncover Hid…
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