Ancient Roman architecture has had a lasting impact on towns and cities across the world. From roads and aqueducts to villas, palaces and spas, the Romans were responsible for many aspects of our built environment that we now take for granted. 

Over the past century, the excavation of Roman-era villas has revealed the full extent of the genius and sophistication of this ancient civilisation. It's no surprise then that some of these historic residences have been reconstructed and brought back to life in more recent years for us to marvel at once more.

Click or scroll on to step back 2,000 years and discover some of the most remarkable Roman villa reconstructions.