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Thursday, December 3, 2009

Domus Augustana-Where


The Domus Augustana was the principal residence of the emperors in Rome from the late 1st to 3rd centuries AD. It covered an enormous area on the southeastern side of the Palatine. This structure dates to the time of Domitian (AD 51-96). It was designed by his architect, Rabirius. The Domus Augustana sits on massive terraces where the House of Griffins and Nero's Domus Transitoria were buried. The upper level was for public places (ex. reception, banquet halls).  The lower level was for the private quarters of the imperial family. It was located inside of the Circus Maximus, the Hippodrome, and the Septizodium.

Picture: http://maquettes-historiques.net/R93.jpg

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