During an excavation at a northern Italy vineyard, archaeologists unearthed a well-preserved mosaic floor. The multi-colored, intricately patterened tile is believed to be part of the foundation of a Roman villa from the third century A.D.
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The first archaeological dig took place in this area in 1922 when they determined the region above Negrar di Valpolicella was likely a residential area. Situated near Verona, a team of archaeologists continued the dig in early 2020 but had to pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Just one week after excavations began, they found the mosaic.
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“After countless decades of failed attempts, part of the floor and foundations of the Roman villa located north of Verona, discovered by scholars a century ago, has finally been brought to light,” local authorities said.