A villa built by Pompey between 61 and 58 BC, thanks to the wealth accumulated during the Mithridatic war. It was passed on to his son Sextus, then into the hands of Dolabella and subsequently became one of the possessions of the Emperor Augustus and his successors.
The remains that still stand today cover an impressive surface area of 9 hectares, with a width of 260 m. and a length of 340 m. Through observation of the masonry structures it has been possible to ascertain that the villa was refurbished, modified and extended at least four times.
 
The three storey high central body, built on a projecting artificial platform, looked out to sea.
 
The villa was further enhanced by a series of nymphaeums, isolated constructions and crypto-porticoes, not to mention the presence of many wonderful statues, fountains, decorations and gardens.
Some of the most famous finds to be recovered here between the 16th and 17th C. include the marble altar-piece, with a sculpted frieze of the Labours of Hercules, the Bearded Bacchus and a sculpted composition featuring two centaurs in polychrome marble.
 
All of these are now preserved in the museum belonging to the Doria Pamphili family, long-time owners of the land where the remains of the villa stand.
 
Other items from the villa are also preserved in the Civic Museum of Albano. 

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