Archaeologists have excavated an ancient Roman winery near Rome

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Archaeologists have unearthed a luxurious ancient Roman winery in the ruins of the Quintilius villa near Rome.

About this reports the The Guardian.

"The Villa of Quintilius was an amazing mini-city, complete with a lavish winery for the emperor himself to indulge his Bacchic tendencies," said archaeologist Emlyn Dodd.

Photo: Stefano Castellani

The discovery of an ancient Roman winery happened by chance when archaeologists from the Italian Ministry of Culture were trying to investigate a chariot race track built in the XNUMXnd century. not. Emperor Commodus.

The establishment included a series of luxurious dining rooms overlooking fountains that gushed with young wine. There were also marble-paved courts where the emperor may have feasted with his entourage.

 

 

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