Devon, England – According to a statement issued by University of ExeterA Roman villa with mosaic floors from the 4th century Advertisement Has been discovered in south-western England. Made of red, white and dark blue-grey tesserae, the floor covers about 129 square feet of what might have been a dining room or reception room. In the center of the floor is a circular shape containing a stylized flower with overlapping petals. Devon County Council archaeologist Bill Horner said the mosaic is the westernmost example found in a villa in Roman Britain. Apart from a copper alloy bangle, a blue glass intaglio bearing the image of Goddess Vijay was recovered from the villa. “This and the other remains of Roman civilization and evidence of prosperity that have been found show how integrated this remote part of the province was into the Roman Empire,” he said. At least two plunge pools and a bathhouse with painted plaster walls have also been found at the site. “We didn’t expect to find such an elaborate bathroom,” said Susan Greaney of the University of Exeter. It is believed that a third large building on the site was used for agricultural purposes. Greaney concludes, “This villa was undoubtedly the home of people of wealth and high standing.” To read about Roman villas uncovered in Wiltshire, visit “a villa under the garden“
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