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Ruínas Romanas de Milreu

by Xata
Opulenta villa do Império Romano ocupada durante a Antiguidade tardia e os primeiros tempos de domínio do Islão. Nos inícios do século IV era uma luxuosa residência senhorial, termas, lagares de azeite e de vinho e instalações agrícolas, revelador do estilo de vida de uma família de elevado estatuto social e político. Integra este conjunto um templo cristianizado no século VI e usado como cemitério no período islâmico até ao século X, que se mantém conservado até ao arranque das abóbadas Entre os achados arqueológicos encontram-se mosaicos de temática predominantemente marinha, mármores e cerâmicas diversas, estuques pintados e esculturas que decoravam os interiores e os jardins.

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Opulent villa of the Roman Empire occupied during the late antiquity and the first times of the dominion of Islam. At the beginning of the 4th century it was a luxurious manor house, spa, olive oil and wine presses and agricultural facilities, revealing the lifestyle of a family of high social and political status. This complex includes a temple which was Christianised in the 6th century and used as a cemetery during the Islamic period until the 10th century, which has been preserved until the vaults were torn down. Archaeological finds include mosaics with a predominantly marine theme, marbles and various ceramics, painted stucco and sculptures which decorated the interiors and gardens.

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10 comments

William Sutherland said:

Superb capture! Stay well!

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2 years ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Imaging using those stairs in sandals Isabel, nice capture
2 years ago

Boarischa Krautmo said:

beautiful.
2 years ago ( translate )

Guido Werner said:

Well captured. I wonder how many accidents happened when using this stairs.
2 years ago

Xata replied to Guido Werner:

People now are too much used to protections and being protected, so they are not used to take care of themselves, I prefer survivors...
2 years ago

Pierre Pasqualini said:

C'est un joli site, merci pour ce partage.
2 years ago ( translate )

Edna Edenkoben said:

Stairway to heaven? ;-)
2 years ago

Xata replied to Edna Edenkoben:

To the roof maybe... first step to heaven?
2 years ago

Esther said:

Impressive mosaics.
2 years ago ( translate )

timeghost said:

Schöner Bildschnitt und Motiv.
2 years ago ( translate )