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Varignano Roman Villa
44.0649° N, 9.8403° E
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Varignano Roman Villa is an ancient Roman residence located in Varignano, now a frazione of the town of Porto Venere in the province of La Spezia, Italy. Its site is marked by an archaeological museum.
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Iron Age
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Initial construction
1st century BCE
Olive oil production ceased
1st century AD
Major rebuild and thermal additions
1st century AD
Long-term occupation
6th century
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Archaeological Features
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Storage Structures
Storage jars
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Water Management Features
Cisterns
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Artistic and Decorative Features
Mosaics
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Agricultural and Land Use Features
Orchards
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Domestic and Habitation Structures
HousesCourtyards
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Food Production and Processing Features
Olive pressesCella oleario
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