Hercules-villa
In Hungary, Hercules-villa lets you look through protective glass at the remains of a luxurious Roman residence. Roman builders began it in the second century and expanded it during the third. Heated floors, running water, a bathhouse, mosaics, and painted walls gave this home remarkable comfort.
One mosaic shows Hercules with Deianeira, using tens of thousands of tiny stone tiles. Another places the hero among tigers, Amorini, and a grape harvest. Two boxers appear in another mosaic, beside a victory palm and athletic tools. Geometric borders and coloured frescoes completed rooms designed for wealthy Roman residents.
Construction workers uncovered the ruins in 1958 while building a school above forgotten foundations. Glass structures now protect parts of the site. The most precious mosaic is displayed in the local museum, while these ancient floors preserve traces of Roman domestic life.
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Image: VadaroPublic domain 
Image: VadaroPublic domain
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