Villa rustica

A *villa rustica* was a large rural estate in ancient Rome, primarily used for farming and agricultural production. It typically included a main residence for the landowner, as well as other buildings like barns, storage facilities, and worker housing. These estates were centers of agricultural activity, producing food, wine, or olive oil, which supported both local communities and the empire. The villa rustica was an essential part of Roman rural life, combining residential comfort with functional farming structures, and played a key role in the economy of the Roman world.