The large floor mosaic of the triclinium-nymphaeum hall of the Roman maritime villa of Minors returns to its ancient splendor and will be visible. From Tuesday 14 March, on the occasion of the National Landscape Day, it will be possible to admire the precious marble tile decoration of the nymphaeum dating back to the XNUMXst century AD, until now obscured by a layer of debris, micro vegetation and moss sedimented over time. The mosaic, which depicts a hunting scene and a marine procession (thiasos) of Nereids and mythological creatures of the sea, is a testimony of excellence in the constant dialogue between nature and artifice that characterizes Roman art.
The cleaning operation was carried out as part of the preparatory activities for the planning of the major restoration and enhancement project of the Roman Villa currently underway. The return of the mosaic to the public during the Landscape Day, promoted by the Regional Directorate of Museums of Campania in collaboration with the Superintendence of Abap of Salerno and Avellino, will also be an opportunity to tell the story of the operation and its phases.
The event, scheduled for 16.00:XNUMX p.m., will be attended by the regional director of Campania Museums Marta Ragozzino, the Superintendent of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape for the provinces of Salerno and Avellino, Raffaella Bonaudo and the mayor of Minori Andrea Reale. The triclinium-nymphaeum room defined the maritime landscape of the Roman maritime Villa of Minori through the monumental arch opened in the façade of the lower level, facing the sea, whose coastline was much more advanced than it is today, enriched with niches that probably contained scenographic water games.
The residential complex was then further embellished by the illusionistic suggestions of the reflections generated by the waters of the large pool built on the sea front and of the swimming pool (natatio), inside the porticoed garden (viridarium).
Article published on March 11, 2023 - 14pm
