Ad Duas Lauros, Archaeological site in the Centocelle Archaeological Park, Rome, Italy

Ad Duas Lauros is an archaeological site in eastern Rome with remains of residential and working buildings from ancient times. The ruins lie along Via Labicana and include two main villa complexes plus traces of support structures and courtyards.

The site began as a country estate during the Republican period and later became a residence used by Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine. This shift shows how private properties passed into imperial ownership.

The villas show how wealthy Romans designed and lived in their country residences, with different spaces for family and guests. You can still see how these buildings fit into the landscape and what role they held in daily life.

The site lies within the Parco Archeologico di Centocelle, which can be explored on foot along marked paths. The remains are exposed, with little shade, so bring a hat and water on sunny days. The park is in eastern Rome, near the third mile of the Via Labicana.

Excavations uncovered large amounts of grape remains and pressing installations, showing that the villa was also a major wine production site. This dual function as both home and agricultural business was typical for wealthy Roman families.