Rome_and_stuff, 10 months ago to philosophy Following yesterday’s post about the #ancient #roman #villa of the #empress #livia, wife of #Augustus, at Prima Porta near #rome, these are #laurel trees at the site. In #antiquity, the laurel from this villa was used to make the #triumphal wreaths of victorious #emperors. #ancientrome #archaeology #ancientroman #ancienthistory #flowers #trees #ancientitaly image/png
Following yesterday’s post about the #ancient #roman #villa of the #empress #livia, wife of #Augustus, at Prima Porta near #rome, these are #laurel trees at the site. In #antiquity, the laurel from this villa was used to make the #triumphal wreaths of victorious #emperors. #ancientrome #archaeology #ancientroman #ancienthistory #flowers #trees #ancientitaly
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