Supporting the other prevalent theory regarding Paduli, what excavations at Forum Novum did reveal were ruins certainly attributed to the '', or Roman villa owners, during the Bebian period along the Tammaro. Additionally, Batulum's existence, let alone its location, has failed to be determined.
The findings from excavations at Forum Novum support the idea that Paduli was home to Roman villas owned by wealthy individuals during the Bebian period.  However, the exact location of Batulum remains a mystery.