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Villa Regina, Boscoreale
Roman · Archaeological Site40.7615°N, 14.4714°E

Villa Regina, Boscoreale

Scavi Archeologici di Boscoreale

The Scavi Archeologici di Boscoreale refer to several Roman villas in the Boscoreale district, all buried and preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, alongside Pompeii and Herculaneum. The only one visible in situ today is the Villa Regina; the others were reburied soon after discovery. Though these villas are classified as 'rustic' due to their agricultural sections and occasional lack of the most luxurious amenities, they were often embellished with extremely luxurious decorations, such as frescoes, testifying to the wealth of their owners. Notable finds include the exquisite frescoes from the Villa of Publius Fannius Synistor and the sumptuous Boscoreale Treasure from the Villa della Pisanella, now displayed in several major museums.

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