Orbe-Boscéaz, Archaeological site of Roman mosaics in Orbe, Switzerland
The excavation site contains eight displayed floor mosaics from a Roman villa, preserved in their original locations under protective pavilions near Orbe.
Discovered in 1841, the Roman villa dates from 160 AD and includes private baths and a temple dedicated to Mithra, reflecting Roman settlement patterns.
The collection includes the Mosaic of Achilles on Skyros and the Deities of the Week, demonstrating Roman artistic techniques and mythological narratives.
The welcome center provides a scale model of the villa, an introductory video presentation, and maintains regular opening hours for visitors.
Between 1986 and 2004, the site served as a field school for archaeology students from the University of Lausanne, leading to major discoveries.
Location: canton Vaud
Location: Orbe
GPS coordinates: 46.74440,6.53700
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:12
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