Horti Lamiani, Archaeological site on Esquiline Hill, Rome, Italy
Description
The Horti Lamiani are the remains of a Roman residence on the Esquiline Hill with structures spread across multiple underground levels. They contain marble decorations, statues, and architectural fragments from imperial times.
History
Lucius Aelius Lamia built this private residence in the first century AD, which later gained imperial importance. Emperors Claudius and Caligula visited it regularly during their rule.
Culture
The site reveals ceramic fragments, amphorae, and kitchen items that show how Roman elites ate and traded with the wider Mediterranean world. These objects tell stories about the connections that linked Rome to distant regions.
Practical
The site lies beneath modern buildings near Piazza Vittorio Emanuele and is not freely accessible to walk through. Visits happen only during scheduled tours and special exhibitions organized at different times.
Did you know?
Archaeologists found two detailed plaster heads with colored hollow eyes representing Greek theatre masks. These rare finds show how much the Roman elite valued Greek art.
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