Villa romana di Cottanello

The Roman villa extends over 1,665 square meters and contains thirty rooms arranged around a central atrium with geometric mosaic floors.

Local amateur archaeologists discovered the villa in 1968 after World War II damages revealed fragments of ancient underground structures in Collesecco.

The villa displays architectural elements of both agricultural production spaces and residential areas, reflecting Roman social organization of the first century AD.

The archaeological site sits at 390 meters above sea level, one kilometer from Cottanello's historic center, with a protective building covering the excavated areas.

The villa's floors incorporate local Cottanello red marble, extracted from nearby quarries that later supplied materials for Saint Peter's Basilica construction.

Location: Cottanello

GPS coordinates: 42.40034,12.67772

Latest update: March 22, 2025 08:36