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Villas - Vaud (Waadt) - Orbe-Boscéaz - The economy buildings

Introduction
The main building
Geometric mosaics
The Triton mosaic
The labyrinth mosaic
The rustic procession mosaic
The deities mosaic
The Achilles mosaic
The sculptures
The economy buildings
The mithraeum

The villa had an enclosing wall measuring about 400 x 420 m. (A). Within the enclosure many economy buildings have been identified: houses, workshops and storage buildings. Some were excavated, others are known only through aerial photos. Most buildings were small and set against the wall (C1-C7, C9-C11, C16). To the west of the main house were two larger buildings (C8 and C13). Also on the west side a group of basins was excavated, linked to channels (C15). A structure further to the west (D) seems to have a cistern receiving water from a brook. No channels were connected to this structure. In the 19th century some tombs were found, apparently to the east of the main house.



Plan of the villa with the economy buildings. North is to the right. Paunier et al. 2016, fig. 343.

Introduction
The main building
Geometric mosaics
The Triton mosaic
The labyrinth mosaic
The rustic procession mosaic
The deities mosaic
The Achilles mosaic
The sculptures
The economy buildings
The mithraeum


[18-Mar-2024]