Fontao Villa

Published: 2026-10-01
Last modified: 2026-10-02

Dates

late Empire

Excavation Dates

1900

Garden Description

The remains of a large villa were discovered in 1900 under an abandoned Benedictine monastery. Among the structures identified are several basins that are usually found in gardens. The villa dates to the late empire.

Bibliography

  • J. G. Gorges, Les villes hispano-romaines. Inventaire et problematique archaeologiques. Centre Pierre Paris, París, 1979, pp. 456. (worldcat)

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