The Villa romana di Bussana, located near the mouth of the Armea stream in Sanremo, is a state archaeological site dating from the 1st - 2nd century AD. Built on artificial terraces sloping toward the sea, the villa was originally much more extensive than the remains preserved today.
Technical analysis of the structure, particularly the walls in petit appareil, reveals a high quality of construction. This suggests the villa was commissioned by a patron of rank and was used for both productive and residential purposes. The Via Iulia Augusta passed near the site, which was known at least since 1908.
Successive excavations between 1980 and 2006 clarified the different phases of construction and use. Today, the site is managed by the Soprintendenza della Liguria and can be admired from the outside or visited via a guided tour upon request.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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