Villa dei Quintili, Archaeological site on Via Appia Antica, Rome, Italy.
Villa dei Quintili is an archaeological site along Via Appia Antica in Rome containing the remains of a large wealthy residence. The property includes thermal baths, living quarters, and an aqueduct with many arches.
The residence was built in the second century by the Quintili brothers as a display of their wealth and power. Emperor Commodus later seized the property and had the owners executed to take it for himself.
The remains reveal how wealthy Roman families lived and organized their homes with refined details. Visitors can observe the elaborate decoration and spatial arrangement that reflected their status.
The site is easy to reach and can be visited without special preparation or equipment. A visit typically takes one to two hours, allowing you to explore the remains at your own pace.
The site features a sophisticated underground system of cisterns and pipes that showcases how advanced Roman water engineering was. These systems brought water from far away to supply the entire villa.
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