Rome High School Gym Reveals an 1,800-Year-Old Luxurious Roman Villa Hidden Beneath It

Students at Rome’s Liceo Scientifico Cavour high school reportedly uncovered tunnels beneath their gym, leading archaeologists to confirm a mid-second-century Roman villa—likely owned by the Umbrius family—featuring frescoes, stucco, and a mosaic; excavations began in January 2026 and the site could later be opened to visitors, with students potentially guiding tours.