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Mosaics of Villa Romana in Piazza Armerina Traditional Geocache

Hidden : 6/1/2015
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Welcome to UNESCO World Heritage site of the Roman Mosaics of Piazza Armerina!! Discover the life of Roman empire, thanks to these wonderful and colorful mosaics.

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Roman exploitation of the countryside is symbolized by the Villa Romana del Casale of Piazza Armerina, the centre of the large estate upon which the rural economy of the Western Empire was based. The villa is one of the most luxurious of its kind. It is especially noteworthy for the richness and quality of the mosaics which decorate almost every room; they are the finest mosaics in situ anywhere in the Roman world.

Villa del Casale at Piazza Armerina is the supreme example of a luxury Roman villa, graphically illustrating the predominant social and economic structure of its age. Its decorative mosaics are exceptional for their artistic quality and invention as well as their extent.

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

"Uhzcgl Qhzcgl vf va gur jnyy..."

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)