The owner of the mysterious Roman villa has not been found yet.

Sunday the Villa de Toralla estate remains a mystery, especially since a tomb was found inside the house dating back to pre-Roman times.

Villa de Toralla today. Photo: Ancient Origins.

When Julius Caesar arrived in Galicia, Spain in 61 BC, history changed forever. Roman architectural and cultural influences are still evident today. A prime example is Villa de Toralla, a villa built by a Roman noble family between the 4th and 5th centuries, according to Ancient Origins.

Villa de Toralla was discovered in the 1920s, located on the coast of Vigo, Spain. At that time, the land belonged to the Mirambell family, so the villa was called Finca Mirambell. Later, the land became the property of the city of Vigo.

The layout of the main building of Villa de Toralla is typical of Roman aristocratic villas. The house is richly decorated with mosaics, many of which survive today. Small baths allowed the owners to relax and enjoy the sounds of the sea. There were also servants' quarters and a heating system.

The villa even had its own salt factory. Salt production facilities existed long before Villa de Toralla was built, covering dozens of square kilometers. All of which suggests that the villa’s owner was a person of considerable wealth and social status.

Remains of Villa de Toralla and its structures. Photo: Ancient Origins.

A few years ago, researchers discovered an ancient tomb within the villa. Its features were far different from Villa de Toralla, which had a pre-Roman burial style. Traditional tombs in the area were often located near the beach, so the discovery of a tomb in the area was always considered special.

There are many difficulties in finding the historical origins of Villa de Toralla, as well as who once owned the area. The name is believed to be inaccurate according to records. Researchers believe that Villa de Toralla and the surrounding area still hide many fascinating treasures. Finding the owner of the villa will help to reveal many mysteries of this area.

According to VNE