Peristyle (Piazza Armerina)

Italy / Sizilien / Piazza Armerina
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In the south area of the villa there is another peristyle, oval in shape, which terminates to the west with a semi-circular nymphaeum. The arcade mosaic, which is for the most part lost, features animal heads wreathed by ornamental acanthus leaves. This was constructed with masonry balusters, presumably covered with a pergola, while in the open courtyard there were water displays created by fountains spurting from the mosaic pavement.
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Coordinates:   37°21'52"N   14°20'5"E
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