The first extensive study of an Imperial Roman Garden in the city of Rome: the Horti Lamiani
Alessia Masi,
Cristiano Vignola,
Alessandro Lazzara
et al.
Abstract:This paper presents the first systematic results of integrated plant macrofossil and pollen analyses from the Horti Lamiani (1st-3rd century ce), an aristocratic residence with a luxury garden which was established on the Esquilino (Esquiline Hill) in Rome during the time of the first Emperor, Caesar Augustus (27 bce-14 ce) and later became one of the most famous Imperial gardens around the ancient city. Different types of plant remains such as charcoal, seeds and fruits and pollen were recovered from pits and… Show more
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