Across Wallonia, archaeologists have discovered the remains of numerous Roman villas that once belonged to wealthy landowners. These rural estates formed the economic backbone of Roman Belgium.
Across Wallonia, archaeologists have discovered the remains of numerous Roman villas that once belonged to wealthy landowners. These rural estates formed the economic backbone of Roman Belgium. Many villa sites reveal foundations, heating systems, mosaics and agricultural layouts showing how Roman farming communities operated. These sites are valuable because they reveal everyday life in ancient Belgium rather than just the lives of emperors and generals.
Map
Tags
historyancient
