Roman villa of Centcelles

The Roman villa of Centcelles is located in the municipality of Constantí, in Catalonia (Spain). It contains a masterpiece of Early Christian Art. In one of its rooms, which has been almost completely preserved, you can see the oldest known dome mosaic with a Christian theme in the Roman world, dated to the 4th century AD.[1][2]

UNESCO World Heritage Site
LocationConstantí, Spain
Part ofArchaeological Ensemble of Tárraco
CriteriaCultural: (ii), (iii)
Reference875-012
Inscription2000 (24th session)
Area2.24 ha (0.0086 sq mi)
Coordinates41°9′7.60″N 1°13′49.70″E
Location of Roman villa of Centcelles in Catalonia

See also

References
  1. AADD. Museus i Centres de Patrimoni Cultural a Catalunya. Barcelona: Departament de Cultura de la Generalitat de Catalunya, 2010, p. 54. ISBN 84-393-5437-1. (in Catalan)
  2. Vastenavond, Barbara. «El tresor amagat de Centcelles». Sàpiens [Barcelona], núm. 86 data = desembre 2009, p. 62. ISSN 1695-2014.
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