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A Roman Villa at Crocicchie, Via Clodia
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 09 August 2013
Una villa romana a crocicchie, via clodia
L'articolo descrive il bagno di una piccola villa rustica vicino a Roma. Del III secolo, il bagno aveva quattro stanze principali con un corridoio o una veranda di fronte. Una stanza era decorata a mosaico in bianco e nero rappresentante due delfini, di cui i miglior paralleli sono a Roma e a Ostia. Il rilievo topografico suggerisce che la villa comprendeva altri due edifici intorno al cortile principale. E' probabile che siano stati costruiti nel primo periodo imperiale. La villa, nel suo insieme, non sembra fosse abitata dopo il tardo III secolo d.C.
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2 It is a pleasure to acknowledge those who helped in the rescue of the villa, especially Lady Wheeler, Dr. Katherine Dunbabin and Mr. John Herman. Dr. Mario Moretti, Superintendent of Antiquities for South Etruria, not only provided a permit for the work but also, through his staff (particularly Sig. Gaudino and Sig. Damico), gave every facility in the record and lifting of the mosaic (now stored at the Villa Giulia Museum). Finally, a considerable debt of gratitude is due to Mr. J. B. Ward-Perkins who initiated and guided the project through to a successful conclusion.
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