An archaeologist from Agrigento is behind the important archaeological discovery of recent days in Vibo Valentia where, in the Sant’Aloe district, remains have come to light relating to the phases of Roman occupation within the urban archaeological park.
This is the official of the Superintendency of Reggio Calabria, Michele Mazza, who carried out the scientific coordination of the seismic adaptation work of the “Murmura” school.
During the excavation operations, which recently concluded and which affected the foundation levels of the building, 32 rooms on the ground floor were explored.
Below the floor level, the Superintendence announced, “significant earth fillings were brought to light, saved by the building’s foundation cables, which in some cases kept the archaeological stratigraphy of the area intact. Of note Thirteen of these rooms were of interest, yielding a large quantity of finds and masonry artefacts”.
The investigations revealed remains of structures attributable to both domus (private homes) and buildings of probable public use, forming part of an important urban sector of the Municipium of Vibo Valentia. Among these, of particular importance are the structures pertaining to a spa complex, and specifically, to a large bath tub, perhaps a natatio (swimming pool).
