This is the only 1800-year old house with actual painted walls | ROMAN PAINTED HOUSE (Dover) | official video guide
WHAT IT IS. A Roman house, built 2nd century. WHAT'S SO SPECIAL. The painted decorations can be seen on the walls - a rare glimpse into Dover's Roman interior design. WHY. The Romans were to build a wall right across the house between Rooms 3 and 4. For some reason they decided not to demolish the whole thing, but to throw away the roof and cast in rubble and plaster. Thanks to this awkward disposal, Room 2 and 3's painted walls were sealed and preserved. ROMAN PAINTED HOUSE (Dover) WHAT YOU GET. You'll get a booklet for free at the reception. Clip: ROMAN PAINTED HOUSE (Dover) DISCOVERY. Discovered 1970. The Rescue Unit had 90 days to find anything, or a car park would be built. The car park was never built. WHAT ELSE. A random collection of findings from the archaeological unit, from hippo and human remains to Roman pottery. WARS RESTRICTION. You'll have to wear a mask. Only the upper floor is open....