Roman Emperor Vespasian's Villa Found


	Roman Emperor Vespasian's Villa Found

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8-6-2009 3:12 PM

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According to the archaeologists, Vespasian might have built his sumptuous summer house near his birthplace to show off his wealth and power.

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8-6-2009 3:14 PM

clip-on-tie

Wish I could find more pics....the discovery is very recent, so we might see more in the weeks to come.

8-6-2009 3:28 PM

xpersianx

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWW

8-7-2009 1:36 AM

merrie

Great find, clip-on thanks

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