Ancient BuildingFishbourne

Roman Villa Fishbourne

Roman Villa Fishbourne

Museum

In West Sussex, England, an archaeological museum houses the remains of one of the largest Roman villas north of the Alps. Discovered in 1960, this complex reveals a history from military presence to a luxurious palace, which once served as the center of Roman power in the region.

History+

The earliest traces at Fishbourne date back to shortly after the Roman conquest of England in 43 AD, including wooden barracks likely belonging to a military camp. Two structures were identified, possibly including a granary built on a raised platform. Around 60 AD, civilian settlement began with the construction of a first stone building, featuring a courtyard and bathhouse.

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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0

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