Lost first-century villa likely visited by three emperors unearthed outside Rome (opens original article in a new tab)

Archaeologists uncovered a first-century villa near Rome, possibly visited by three emperors, featuring preserved decorations and a statue of a rural deity.

• Archaeologists discovered a first-century villa near Rome visited by three Roman emperors.
• The villa contains well-preserved mosaics, painted plasters, and a statue of the rural deity Silvano.
• The site was found during emergency excavations after illegal digging was reported.