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Naples, Italy.
The region surrounding Naples, Italy, is home to numerous significant ancient Roman villas, many of which were preserved by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE.12
Notable sites and villas include:
- Villa of the Papyri: Located near Herculaneum, this famous establishment yielded a vast library of ancient papyrus scrolls and numerous bronze and marble artworks.32
- Villa of the Mysteries: Situated near Pompeii, this site is well-known for its preserved frescoes.1
- Villa of San Marco: Located in the vicinity of Stabiae, this is considered the best-preserved of the 12 villas discovered in that area, featuring two large peristyle gardens and a bath.1
- Villa Jovis: Built for the emperor Tiberius on the island of Capri.2
- Villa of Oplontis: Found at Torre Annunziata.2
- Villa Pausilypon: Located on the headland of Posillipo within modern Naples.2
- Lucullus's Villa: The Roman general Lucius Licinius Lucullus once maintained a villa on the Pizzofalcone quarter in Naples.4
Additional villas have been identified at Scafati, Domicella, and on the lower slopes of Vesuvius near Boscoreale and Boscotrecase.1