Sicily Travel Guide

Although there is evidence of earlier use of the site, it is believed that the older buildings were destroyed by earthquake in the 4th Century A.D.  The palace that you can see today dates from the end of the same century.  Although 50 rooms have been excavated, these represent only a fraction of the complex.  The rooms available to visitors contain mosaiced floors of incredible quality and beauty.  It is thought that the mosaics were the work or artisans from North Africa.

For more information about Villa Romana, see this authoritative but  unofficial site