Villa of Augustus is the first-century grand estate that was built near Somma Vesuviana, which is a town and commune in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

Archaeologists from the University of Tokyo might have finally discovered the death site of the Roman Empire’s founder Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus (born Gaius Octavius).

The possible traces of the Villa of Augustus were found during excavations at Somma Vesuviana - a place where Augustus was said to have died in the year 14 AD.

    • @disguy_ovahea
      4•5 months ago

      Remus and Romulus founded Rome. The Roman Empire was founded in 27 BCE when Julius Caesar’s adopted son, Augustus, became ruler.