Bocca di Magra Roman villa, Archaeological site in Ameglia, Italy.
Description
Bocca di Magra Roman villa is an ancient residential complex in Ameglia with preserved foundations, mosaic floors, and pottery fragments. The structures display the typical features of an elite Roman home.
History
The villa was built in the 1st century BCE and served as a residential complex near the Magra River. It sat on an important route for trade and goods movement in ancient times.
Culture
The artifacts found here show how wealthy Roman families lived and what daily tasks they performed. They reveal the craftsmanship and trade that shaped this coastal region.
Practical
The site is located on Via Fabbricotti in Ameglia and is easily reached on foot from the town center. Guided tours help visitors understand the different areas of the ruins.
Did you know?
The villa sits right at the mouth of the Magra River, showing how Romans used landscape features for living and trading. This location was as valuable then as it remains today.
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