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In
reality, recent studies have revealed that the residence in the 'Laurentino
di Plinio' was situated south of the Vicus Augustanus, corresponding to
the ruins of the second Villa inside the Castel Porziano Estate, whereas
the first Villa inside the Castel Fusano Park, is to be attributed to the
orator Ortensius, who lived between 114 and 50 BC.
The Villa, object of clandestine excavations and plunderings since the 18th Century, has been subjected to sistematic excavations only since the nineteen-thrities and can, at present, be found at approximately 600 metres from the sea and only a few metres from the Severiana way. The Villa was built in various phases, recognizable by the different types of building material used. The first establishment dates back to the age of the Roman Emperors Julius and Claudius, as indicated by the blocks of tufa that were used. The enlargement of the building, carried out with the use of bricks, dates back to the 2nd century AD. Of particular interest is the area of the thermal baths and the mosaic, to be found just after the arch at the entrance.
To visit the Villa, it is necessary to contact the 10th division of the Municipality of Rome, municipal superintendence (X' Ripartizione del Comune di Roma, sopraintendenza comunale), in the Via del Portico di Ottavia. Telephone: +39 6 67102070.
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