This exquisite tile art, undoubtedly crafted by highly skilled artisans, is believed to have adorned the country villa of a wealthy elite in ancient Tibur.
Wikimedia CommonsThe Rocca Pia castle, built in 1461 by Pope Pius II, and the Roman amphitheater in Tivoli.
Even after the fall of Rome, Tibur retained its importance in the medieval period, and its urban landscape was shaped by layers of settlement. Archaeological finds scattered throughout the area of modern-day Tivoli have helped to paint a clearer picture of how Roman architecture, religious life, and cultural development influenced the entire region.
Tivoli's rich history of archaeological discoveries
It is known that in the vicinity of the excavation site there are other archaeological remains, including opus reticulatum substructures believed to belong to the so-called “Termina Diana”, located between Via dei Sosia, Vicolo Lolli, Via Sant'Andrea, Vicolo Torlonia and Vicolo del Labirinto.
Representatives of the Department of Cultural Heritage claim that recent excavations will help clarify the ancient and medieval map of Tivoli. They hope the discovery will provide new information on how the urban layout changed over centuries of occupation.
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