More than 2,000 years ago, Roman knights, merchants and even emperors flocked to a small residential area near Naples where they lived, relaxed and partied.

Now home to a famous archaeological site, Posillipo has taught experts about ancient Roman life for years.

Archaeologists from the Oriental University of Naples recently discovered a massive hall in what was once a famous villa, according to a Facebook post from the school. The team said the hall is made of white mosaics, and the floor’s mosaic carpet has a double frame of black tiles.

The hall is the latest find in the university’s excavation campaign at the Pausilypon — a 2,000-year-old imperial villa that once belonged to Roman emperor Augustus, the university said.

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Augustus, whose reign spanned from 31 B.C. until his death in 14 A.D., was the first Roman emperor. He’s remembered for spearheading the transformation from republic to empire following the death of his great-uncle and guardian, Julius Caesar.

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