Unearthed in 1957 by archaeologist V. Kallipolites, the Roman villa lies in Miambeli (also known as Agios Athanasios) near Skala, Kefalonia. The site boasts six preserved spaces: an entrance hall (room I), three chambers (rooms II, III, and IV), another room (room V), and an open courtyard (room VI). Notably, the central chamber (room III) was converted into an Early Christian church with an apse. The excavator theorizes that the main entrance was on the south side, running parallel to an ancient streambed.

The villa's true highlight is the stunning mosaic floor decoration. The entrance hall (room I) features a mosaic depicting Envy as a young man under attack by four beasts - a tiger and lion below, and a panther and leopard above. An inscription in verse credits the artist, Krateros. Geometric shapes elegantly frame the scene.

Chamber II has a mosaic floor with an altar adorned with fruits. Two "reverent youths" stand on either side, while the sacrificial animals - a boar, bull, and ram - are depicted below. A braided motif and other geometric designs border the scene. An inscription at the base provides details about the sacrificial ceremony and the honored deities.

Unfortunately, only fragments of geometric shapes from the main design remain in chamber III's mosaic. Geometric patterns adorn the floor of chamber IV.

Dating back to the 2nd century AD, this rural villa likely met its demise by fire in the 4th century AD. The Early Christian church built upon the villa's remains stood until the 9th or 10th century when another fire destroyed it. A chapel dedicated to Saint Athanasius was later constructed on the older church's ruins during the Late Byzantine period.