Coastal Roman Ruins Island of Capril Italy
by Russ Harris
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Coastal Roman Ruins Island of Capril Italy
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Russ Harris
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Photograph - Photography
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The city has been inhabited since early times. Evidence of human settlement was discovered during the Roman era; according to Suetonius, when the foundations for the villa of Augustus were being excavated. The emperor ordered these to be displayed in the garden of his main residence, the Sea Palace. Modern excavations have shown that human presence on the island can be dated to the Neolithic and the Bronze Age. Augustus developed Capri; he built temples, villas, aqueducts, and planted gardens so he could enjoy his private paradise. Augustus' successor Tiberius built a series of villas at Capri, the most famous of which is the Villa Jovis, one of the best-preserved Roman villas in Italy. It has been a resort since the time of the Roman Republic.
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September 5th, 2017
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