Horti Lamiani, Archaeological site on Esquiline Hill, Rome, Italy
The Horti Lamiani extends across multiple underground levels, containing marble decorations, statues, and remains of ancient Roman architecture from imperial residences.
Lucius Aelius Lamia established this private residence in the first century AD, which later became an imperial property frequented by emperors Claudius and Caligula.
The excavated site reveals over 100,000 ceramic fragments, amphorae, and kitchen items that demonstrate the Mediterranean trading networks and food habits of Roman elites.
The archaeological complex lies beneath modern buildings near Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, with access regulated through scheduled guided tours and special exhibitions.
Archaeologists discovered two detailed plaster heads with colored hollow eyes representing Greek tragic theatre masks among the ruins of this ancient Roman garden complex.
Location: Rome
Founders: Lucius Aelius Lamia
GPS coordinates: 41.89354,12.50582
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:48
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