Roman villa of Outeiro de Polima
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Roman villa
dating from the I to VI centuries AD. In the archaeological campaigns, a large barn (similar to Roman villa of Monroy
near Cáceres
) and a solar quadrant were found. There is also reference of one of the first proprietaries, Titus Curiatius Rufinus, in an ara
dedicated to Triborunnis.
The villa is composed of a Domus
(with mosaics) and bath complex, Villa fructuaria (composed of barn, mill, and olive oil still), an bread oven, watter tank and necropolis
.
Roman villa
A Roman villa is a villa that was built or lived in during the Roman republic and the Roman Empire. A villa was originally a Roman country house built for the upper class...
dating from the I to VI centuries AD. In the archaeological campaigns, a large barn (similar to Roman villa of Monroy
Monroy
Monroy is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain.It is located near the Monfragüe National Park....
near Cáceres
Cáceres
- Places :* Cáceres in Spain** Cáceres which covers the province* Cáceres, Spain, the capital of Cáceres Province* Cáceres, Antioquia, municipality in Colombia...
) and a solar quadrant were found. There is also reference of one of the first proprietaries, Titus Curiatius Rufinus, in an ara
Altar
An altar is any structure upon which offerings such as sacrifices are made for religious purposes. Altars are usually found at shrines, and they can be located in temples, churches and other places of worship...
dedicated to Triborunnis.
The villa is composed of a Domus
Domus
In ancient Rome, the domus was the type of house occupied by the upper classes and some wealthy freedmen during the Republican and Imperial eras. They could be found in almost all the major cities throughout the Roman territories...
(with mosaics) and bath complex, Villa fructuaria (composed of barn, mill, and olive oil still), an bread oven, watter tank and necropolis
Necropolis
A necropolis is a large cemetery or burial ground, usually including structural tombs. The word comes from the Greek νεκρόπολις - nekropolis, literally meaning "city of the dead"...
.