In 1966, French archaeologists discovered an ancient 7,535 square foot building near the town of Auxerre. The remains of the ten-room furniture of the building led archaeologists to estimate it was inhabited from the first to fourth centuries AD, Mosesian and floor heating evidence that residents were members of wealthy social classes. But these spaces proved to be a small part of a more grand residence.
Archaeologists revealed that the building excavated about sixty years ago is just the secondary wings of the luxurious 43,056 square foot villa, one of the largest Roman villas in modern France.
According to the agricultural thesis of the ancient Roman writer Lucius Junius Moderatus Columella de re rvsticaRoman villas are divided into three main parts: pars urbanawhere the landlord and his family live; rusticawhich contains workers, animals and agricultural tools; and Pars Fructuaria Used for harvesting tools. so far pars urbanaand some functions that may belong to rustica.
The building is wrapped in a square garden with a pot at one end and a fountain at the other. Rooms around the garden include space for reception, technology room and possible kitchen, as well as the building’s eastern wing displays a hot tub. Probably belongs to rustica Part of the complex consists of a rectangular space near the boundary wall surrounding the part of the villa.
Archaeologists stated in a statement from the French National Institute of Preventive Archaeology Research (INRAP) that the villas were built in two or three stages. Further research must be done to determine the potential association of the building with ancient auxiliary tools, known as the Autesiodurum, which became a famous city in the fourth century.
By the mid-century BC, the future Roman dictator Julius Caesar conquered all regions of Gaul, including modern France and much of Belgium. Traditionally, large Roman Gallic Villas pars urbana Private hot baths are almost always included. They also often incorporate fountains, gardens, private reserves and elaborate interiors that include marble, murals and mosaics to enjoy the enjoyment of wealthy landowners who constitute the political elite of the region.
According to the history blog, the recently discovered manor house represents one of the largest Roman villas in Gaul. It remains to be seen that the grand remains will provide further insight into the lives of the wealthiest ancient residents of Gaul. Meanwhile, in order to commemorate the era of European archaeology, visitors will have a rare opportunity to visit the website on June 15.
