Students in Rome accidentally discovered a 1,800-year-old luxury Roman villa beneath their school’s gymnasium, according to local media reports. The discovery occurred while students were occupying the school during a protest, revealing a well-preserved domus dating back to the Roman Empire.
How students uncovered the Roman ruins
The discovery happened when a group of adolescent students, who were occupying their school as part of a protest, began exploring the premises. According to local media reports, the students found the ruins beneath the school’s gymnasium. The find was accidental, triggered by the curiosity of the students during the occupation.
Details of the 1,800-year-old luxury villa
The site is identified as a domus, a type of high-status residential house used by wealthy citizens in ancient Rome. Reports indicate the structure is approximately 1,800 years old. The ruins represent a luxury villa, distinguishing it from more modest urban dwellings of the same era.
Local reports characterize the students as “curious” and “nosy,” noting that their unconventional presence in the school facilities led to the uncovering of the archaeological site.
