Villa of the Frescoes in Tipasa

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Carole Raddato
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published on 31 January 2023

Constructed in the 2nd century CE according to a Hellenistic plan, the so-called Villa of the Frescoes in the ancient city of Tisapa (modern Tipaza in Algeria) was a wealthy townhouse of 1,000 square metres (10763 sq ft). It was accessed from the Cardo Maximus via a portico which led to a large courtyard. The remains of a mosaic that decorated the dining room floor (triclinium) and traces of wall painting (hence its name) testify to the prosperity of the city and the wealth of this residence.

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Carole Raddato
Carole maintains the popular ancient history photo-blog Following Hadrian, where she travels the world in the footsteps of emperor Hadrian.

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Raddato, C. (2023, January 31). Villa of the Frescoes in Tipasa. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16960/villa-of-the-frescoes-in-tipasa/

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Raddato, Carole. "Villa of the Frescoes in Tipasa." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 31, 2023. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16960/villa-of-the-frescoes-in-tipasa/.

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Raddato, Carole. "Villa of the Frescoes in Tipasa." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 31 Jan 2023. Web. 28 Mar 2023.

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