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British villa fit for an emperor: Experts finally solve puzzle of Roman ruins at Lullingstone
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For 70 years, archaeologists have tried to unravel the secrets of one of the most remarkable Roman villas discovered in Britain.
The Lullingstone villa was uncovered in 1939 when a tree was blown down by high winds. Over the years, archaeologists found one of the first Christian chapels in Britain, the graves of a man and a woman, a pair of unique floor mosaics and two marble busts.
The owner of the villa in Kent has finally been identified as a former Emperor of Rome.
Unearthing history: The remains of the Livingstone villa
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Archaeologists believe the site near the village of Eynsford, close to Orpington, was the home of Publius Helvius Pertinax.
He was Governor of Britain between AD185 and 187 and became Roman Emperor in AD193 – reigning for only 87 days at the start of 'the year of the five emperors', which saw the empire ripped apart by assassinations.
A high-quality seal found just outside the villa is believed to be the governor's personal mark. Two portrait busts left at the villa have been identified as Pertinax and probably his father.
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High-ranking: A coin featuring the head of Pertinax Publius Helvius after he was made Roman Emperor in AD193
Luxury: An elaborate mosaic at Lullingstone Roman villa near Orpington, Kent. Experts believe it was the home of Pertinax, a former Roman Emperor
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Proof: The intricate seal with a symbol of victory which is believed to be Pertinax's personal emblem
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Treasures: Decorated glass gaming counters found at the second century site. Pertinax is believed to have fled the villa after soldiers mutinied
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Historic: The visitor centre at Lullingstone Roman villa. Experts only previously knew it was lived in by a leading Roman or wealthy Briton
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Status: A high-quality seal, believed to be from when Pertinax was British Governor, was also recovered near the villa
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The research was carried out by Martin Henig, who lectures in Roman art and culture at Oxford University, and German Richard de Kind.
Joanne Gray, curator at Lullingstone, said: 'We have always known that the site must have belonged to someone of high status because of its size, the quality of its mosaic floor and the archaeological finds.
'The image on the seal is one of victory. It is an image often used by Romans as a sign of imperial power.'
The son of a freed slave, Petrinax was born in AD126 in modern-day Piedmont, Italy, and became a brilliant military commander.
Fighting in a series of wars under successive emperors, he was posted to Britain in AD186 to crush a rebellion in the Sixth Legion before becoming governor.
When Emperor Commodus was assassinated, Pertinax was installed as his successor. He drew up a series of measures to balance the budget after Commodus's lavish spending on games and spectacles.
But the austere measures made him unpopular and he was assassinated by his own guards at the age of 66.
Historians say the villa was built in 82AD, enlarged in around 150AD and used by others for more than 300 years until it was burnt down in the 5th century. Its basement and foundation walls can still be viewed at the site, which is preserved by English Heritage.
Mrs Gray said the research had been carried out by archaeologists Martin Henig, who lectures in Roman art and culture at Oxford University, and German archaeologist Richard de Kind.
She added: 'The research that has been done points quite strongly to Lullingstone being the home of Britain's governor. Everything seems to fit.'
Visitors to the villa, near the village of Eynsford, can still view the basement and foundation walls of the villa. Visit
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PUBLIUS HELVIUS PERTINAX
Pertinax
Pertinax, as he was known, was born on August 1, 126, in Alba Pompeia, Italy.
He was originally a teacher of grammar, but was eventually commissioned as an officer in the Roman army.
After postings in the Parthian War, the Danube and Britain he received a number of promotions and went on to be governor of Moesia, Dacia, Syria and finally Britain.
After returning to Rome, he became a senator and was said to have been involved in the plot to assassinate Emperor Commodus in 192.
After the murder of Commodus, he was proclaimed as emperor, but his reign lasted just 86 days before he was killed by a cohort of 300 soldiers who stormed his palace.
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