Archaeological excavations in the Alley of Treasures in Stari Grad on the island of Hvar continue at full speed, following the construction of the city’s water and sewerage network.

Stylistic investigations allow us to date the remains of the Roman villa to the 2nd century AD, but other finds discovered during the excavations are being evaluated. “In addition to the previously known mosaic, we have found – in recent days – the remains of several other rooms with mosaic floors”. This was reported by the Muzej Staroga Grada, engaged in the excavation and study operations.

“The mosaics are decorated with multi-colored geometric and floral motifs and are of superior quality workmanship,” the museum archaeologists continue. “By analogy with similar mosaics and known workshop styles, the works found here can be dated to the 2nd century AD. We will have a better understanding of the purpose of this luxurious building of the Roman Faria after the analysis and interpretation of the archaeological finds and after uniting all the projects of rooms with mosaic floors under the surrounding houses, which had been excavated in the previous decades.”

Hvar is an island in Croatia, near the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea. It belongs to the group of islands in central Dalmatia. In the distant past it grew in the context of Greek culture. With the fall of Syracuse, its important patron, the rule of the ancient Greeks ended. Demetrius of Faroe ruled Hvar with Roman approval. The island fell under the rule of ancient Rome in 219 BC