Villa rustica

In some cases they were at the centre of a large agricultural estate, sometimes called a latifundium.

The adjective rustica was used only to distinguish it from a much rarer sub-urban resort villa, or otium villa built for purely leisure and luxury, and typically located in the Bay of Naples.

The villa rustica would thus serve both as a residence of the landowner and his family (and servants) and also as a farm management centre.

It would often comprise separate buildings to accommodate farm labourers and sheds and barns for animals and crops.

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