Archaeologists have discovered the corpse of an 1,800 - yr - old wine maker at the Villa of the Quintilii outside of Rome . By the squad ’s measuring stick , the wine maker was contrive as much for the spectacle of wine - making as the practice itself .
Decorated rooms around the winery appear to have host guests who would observe the vino - making physical process , the researchers found , and the finishes ( include marble floors ) seem installed for appearance over practicality . The team ’s enquiry ispublishedin Antiquity .
“ farming confinement was romanticized by the ruling classes of many ancient culture , especially as it was often the source of both their wealth and status , ” order Emlyn Dodd , a investigator at the Institute of Classical Studies at the University of London , in an Antiquity release .
The room containing the dolia was surrounded by viewing areas.Illustration: D. Booms
“ The excavations at the Villa of the Quintilii expose to us how ancient Roman elites reimagined the one-year vintage as a ‘ theatrical ’ performance , prioritizing the experience of those observing over the practical penury of the workers , ” Dodd add .
gibe out the ruins of this remarkable winery - turned - tourer - attraction .
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