Category: Archaeology > Villa
District: Lisboa > Loures > Frielas
The Frielas Archaeological Station is located in the town of Frielas, in the municipality of Loures, near the Póvoa stream.
The Roman villa of Frielas was part of the territory of Olisipo (Lisbon) and consisted of large agricultural estates and small farms.
Its position in the Loures floodplain, next to the river, facilitated navigation, access to water, fishing, and salt exploitation, as well as guaranteeing fertile soil for agriculture.
About 2 km away, a Roman road connected Olisipo to Conímbriga, reinforcing the importance of the location at the time.
The villa was in operation from the 4th century to the first half of the 7th century, with significant economic activity.
The site stands out for the presence of African terra sigillata, mosaics, and decorative elements, showing the wealth of the villa and attention to the styles of the time.
Several components of the villa have already been revealed, including a peristyle, a portico, tile floors, a possible reflecting pool, a triclinium, a landscaped area, and an irrigation tank.
Since 2012, the archaeological station has been classified as a Site of Public Interest, which highlights its historical and cultural relevance.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estação_arqueológica_de_Frielas
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.826888717342925,-9.143418855515675
Coordinates DMS: 38°49'36.8"N 09°08'36.3"W
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