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Suasa was an ancient Rome town in what is now the comune of Castelleone di Suasa, Marche, Italy. It is located in the Pian Volpello locality, in the valley of the Cesano River.
Suasa started to decline from the 3rd century; in 409, it was sacked by Alarich I's Goths during his march against Rome (see Sack of Rome). It was abandoned in the 6th century after the Gothic War, the population moving to nearby settlements.
The remains have been excavated by the University of Bologna since 1987. The edifices found include:
It includes the remains of the ancient town of Suasa, abandoned in the 6th century AD. The site comprises an open-air museum of a Roman house (the Coiedii domus), of great interest because of its size and architectonic complexity.
The domus was inhabited over a long period of time. Its development peaked in the 2nd century AD. The mosaics discovered in the interior are splendid and are the most important unitary complex of the Marches. Mythological, floral, and geometric scenes can be admired, but above all, a magnificent marble floor created with over fifteen different kinds of stone.
Part of the site is protected by a roof and a walkway allows visitors to explore it.
The large amphitheatre lies at the foot of the hill. During summer it hosts theatre shows.
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