The search for the owner of the mysterious Roman mansion

The owner of Villa de Toralla is still mysterious, especially when a tomb found in the house dates back to Roman times.

When Julius Caesar arrived in Galicia, Spain in 61 BC, the history of the place changed forever. The influence of Roman architecture and culture still exists today. Typical examples are Villa de Toralla , a villa of a Roman noble family who lived between the 4th and 5th centuries, according to Ancient Origins.

Villa de Toralla villa area today.(Photo: Ancient Origins).

Villa de Toralla was discovered in the 1920s, located on the coast of Vigo, Spain. At that time, this land belonged to the Mirambell family , so the mansion was called Finca Mirambell . After that, the land was owned by the city of Vigo.

The layout of the main building of Villa de Toralla is characterized by villas for Roman nobles. The estate is richly decorated with stone mosaic paintings, many still existing. Small bathrooms allow homeowners to rest and enjoy sounds from the sea. There is also a house for servants and a heating system.

This villa area even has its own salt production workshop. Salt production facilities existed for a long time before Villa de Toralla was built with an area of ​​tens of square kilometers. They all showed that the villa owner is a person with considerable wealth and social status.

Remains and remains of Villa de Toralla.(Photo: Ancient Origins).

A few years ago, researchers discovered an ancient tomb in the mansion. Its characteristics are different from the Villa de Toralla, which is a burial style in the pre-Roman period. The traditional tombs in the area are often located near the beach. Therefore, the discovery of tombs in such an area is always considered special.

There are many difficulties in finding the historical origins of Villa de Toralla, as well as those who once owned the area. This name is said to be inaccurate according to the notes. Researchers believe that the Villa de Toralla and the surrounding areas still hide many interesting treasures. Finding the owner of the mansion will help reveal many mysteries about this area.