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Edy (17 months ago)
The villa belonged to Antonia Claudia, the daughter of the Roman emperor Claudiu. The richest house in Malta,in its glory days. Photos of various decorative roman objects, mosaics, pottery and descriptions of how a Roman house like this was organised. For some reason they've requested me to pay by card (which was no problem) but still a surprise since you can and are expected to pay with cash everywhere in Malta. Not too many exhibits but still interesting for those passionate by history.
The villa belonged to Antonia Claudia, the daughter of the Roman emperor Claudiu. The richest house in Malta,in its glory days. Photos of various decorative roman objects, mosaics, pottery and descriptions of how a Roman house like this was organised. For some reason they've requested me to pay by card (which was no problem) but still a surprise since you can and are expected to pay with cash everywhere in Malta. Not too many exhibits but still interesting for those passionate by history.
Ian Scales (19 months ago)
Domvs Romana (Roman House). This Roman villa was owned by a rich family in the 1st to 2nd century BC, its mosaic floors were accidentally discovered in 1881 whilst tree planting in Howard Gardens, with excavations being carried out between 1920 and 1924. It is thought its wealthy owners were of a high social status as they had two marble statues of the Royal Emporer Claudius' family, maybe he was the island's Governor? A museum of artefacts found around the villa and surrounding area were exhibited in a museum, opened on the site in 1882 and it now houses other pieces from the Roman period found elsewhere on the island. The villa had fallen into ruins over the years, but luckily with the mosaics being covered they have survived quite intact. Limestone columns and a cornice have been found, which would have been part of the grand villa's internal structure. Unfortunately some ruins were destroyed by the British in 1899 when they cut a road through to the Museum railway station, with no records kept of any discoveries they made during the works, sadly lost forever.
Domvs Romana (Roman House). This Roman villa was owned by a rich family in the 1st to 2nd century BC, its mosaic floors were accidentally discovered in 1881 whilst tree planting in Howard Gardens, with excavations being carried out between 1920 and 1924. It is thought its wealthy owners were of a high social status as they had two marble statues of the Royal Emporer Claudius' family, maybe he was the island's Governor? A museum of artefacts found around the villa and surrounding area were exhibited in a museum, opened on the site in 1882 and it now houses other pieces from the Roman period found elsewhere on the island. The villa had fallen into ruins over the years, but luckily with the mosaics being covered they have survived quite intact. Limestone columns and a cornice have been found, which would have been part of the grand villa's internal structure. Unfortunately some ruins were destroyed by the British in 1899 when they cut a road through to the Museum railway station, with no records kept of any discoveries they made during the works, sadly lost forever.
Harry's Wanderlust (2 years ago)
Definitely a must-see archeological spot in Mdina/Rabat. The mosaics are partly amazingly restored and the given information on this roman archeological site are very good. I would wish there would still be done more reconstruction on the outside area, but nevertheless this is a beautiful spot to visit! Don't miss it!
Definitely a must-see archeological spot in Mdina/Rabat. The mosaics are partly amazingly restored and the given information on this roman archeological site are very good. I would wish there would still be done more reconstruction on the outside area, but nevertheless this is a beautiful spot to visit! Don't miss it!
Edson Bittencourt Imperico (2 years ago)
A very roman experience within a citadel charged with history. Very well preserved mosaics. Roman household life is very well explained here.
A very roman experience within a citadel charged with history. Very well preserved mosaics. Roman household life is very well explained here.
Beth K (3 years ago)
Not much to see in comparison to other sites around Malta. The ruins can be viewed, but not walked in. Worth going if you have a Heritage Multipass, but I wouldn't have paid individually for it.
Not much to see in comparison to other sites around Malta. The ruins can be viewed, but not walked in. Worth going if you have a Heritage Multipass, but I wouldn't have paid individually for it.
