Set the scene.
The Domvs Romana preserves part of a wealthy Roman household near Rabat and Mdina. Its mosaics are a clue to a world of status and display.
Here’s the twist.
Workers discovered the remains in 1881 while planting trees. An ordinary job unexpectedly opened a window onto a much older neighbourhood.
Why it still matters.
A grand house cannot represent everybody’s life. It tells us especially about people who could afford impressive rooms and decoration.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.
