Italy

Villa Gordiani

Roman imperial villa ruins, 3rd century Rome

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Villa Gordiani is a park along the Via Prenestina, in Rome, Italy. It is home to several ancient Roman remains, traditionally identified with the villa of the Gordian imperial family, which included three Roman emperors of the 3rd century, Gordian I, Gordian II and Gordian III.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Octagonal entrance added or restored

late 3rd-early 4th century

Gordian imperial association

3rd century

Tor de' Schiavi construction

13th century

Colonna family acquisition

1422

Park restoration

1960s

Classification

Archaeological Features

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Defensive Structures

Towers
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Public and Civic Structures

BasilicasPublic Baths
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Artistic and Decorative Features

Monuments
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Agricultural and Land Use Features

Gardens
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Transportation and Communication Structures

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Country

Italy

Coordinates

41.89° N, 12.55° E