Roman villas in northwestern Gaul
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Roman villas in northwestern Gaul
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Roman villas in northwestern Gaul functioned as colonial economic centers. Most villas did not resemble the luxurious, aristocratic country retreats of the Mediterranean region. Their owners were absentee investors, managed by local Gauls whose families were rewarded after the Gallo-Roman wars. It is difficult for archeologists to define a villa; the recovered residences varied in size and style. However, all sites designated as "villas" contain Roman architectural elements found in homes. At fi
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2023-01-10T21:55:58Z
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