The Villa Romana di Bussana, tucked away in Sanremo, Italy, is a remarkable relic of the Roman Empire. Built in the 1st-2nd century AD, this grand villa was originally much larger than the conserved remains we see today. The villa was constructed on artificial terraces sloping towards the sea, a testament to the advanced engineering of the era. Its construction quality suggests a noble patron and its use for either production or residential purposes. The Via Iulia Augusta passed near the villa, a significant road that connected the Roman Empire across Europe. The villa was discovered at least since 1908, and archaeological excavations were conducted between 1980 and 2006. The Villa Romana di Bussana can be viewed from the outside.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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