Huge Roman 'jigsaw' reveals 2,000-year-old wall paintings
Published: 6/19/2025

Archaeologists have reconstructed remarkable 2,000-year-old Roman wall paintings found at a site in Central London. The frescoes, depicting musical instruments, birds, flowers, and fruit, are shedding light on the luxurious Roman villa's affluence dubbed the "Beverly Hills of Roman London." The fragments also contain clues about the artists, hinting at highly skilled painters who traveled the Roman empire. This discovery is part of ongoing excavation revealing insights into the Roman settlement in London and its rich history.