# Roman archaeological excavations in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/roman-archaeological-excavations-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-08-27T02:05:35.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Archaeological excavations and research projects are advancing at various Roman sites across Italy.

In the Basilicata region, the Roman villa of San Giovanni a Ruoti is undergoing renewed study through a collaborative scientific project involving the Municipality of Ruoti, the University of Basilicata, the University of Macerata, and the Superintendency. This initiative aims to secure the site, examine its walls and mosaics, and promote local cultural identity after nearly fifty years of inactivity.

Other significant findings and projects include the discovery of a 1st to 2nd century AD Roman villa in Bomarzo, which features mosaics, a large basin potentially linked to a thermal complex, and a bronze coin of Emperor Caracalla. Additionally, in Rimini, plans are being discussed to integrate scientific investigations and potential restoration of the Roman Amphitheatre with urban planning to balance historical preservation with public accessibility.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Archaeological projects advance at Roman sites in Basilicata and Rimini

Archaeological projects are advancing at the Roman Villa of San Giovanni a Ruoti in Basilicata and the Roman Amphitheatre in Rimini to enhance research and preservation.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/archaeological-projects-advance-at-roman-sites-in-basilicata-and-rimini

### 2026-08-26: Roman villas uncovered in San Giovanni a Ruoti and Bomarzo

Archaeologists are uncovering significant Roman villas in Italy, including a site in Potenza being revitalized after 50 years and a 1st-century complex with mosaics and thermal features discovered in Bomarzo.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/roman-villas-uncovered-in-san-giovanni-a-ruoti-and-bomarzo

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