Mevaniola, Archaeological museum and site in Galeata, Italy.
Mevaniola is an archaeological museum and excavation site in Galeata featuring Roman artifacts and structural remains from an ancient settlement. The location displays the remnants of a bathing complex complete with multiple pools, heated chambers, and a large cold-water room dating to antiquity.
Excavations began in 1934 under Monsignor Mambrini and uncovered Roman mosaics and structures from the late Republican period. The discoveries primarily date to the 1st century BC and reveal the layout of an ancient urban settlement.
The bathing complex on the site displays preserved pools and heated rooms that show how Romans used public baths in their daily routines. These spaces reveal the social role these facilities played in ancient communities.
The site is located along Via Borgo in Galeata and provides direct access to the remains. Visitors can view the exposed structures and preserved water channels and pools throughout the grounds.
The excavation preserves a well-maintained water system including a stone-lined well and channel from Roman times. Among the finds are iron keys from the period, offering insight into the daily routines of ancient residents.
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