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Rome archeologists found Nero's rotating room Oct 01, 2009Italian archeologists made a unique discovery excavating the so-called Golden Palace of Nero (Domus Aurea) on Palatine Hill in Rome. It appears that they have discovered the famous "rotating room" built for Roman emperor – Nero. The rotating room was described in the work of ancient historian Seutonius entitled "The lives of Twelve Caesars". The room served as a dining and guest room. It featured a wooden platform that would rotate during the day and during the night mimicking the rotation of the earth, reports ANSA. The archeological research conducted in Rome concluded that the Golden Palace (Domus Aurea) was considerably larger than was considered before, and occupied the larger portion of Palatine.
Nero's Golden Palace is a palace and parks complex in Rome. It was built right after the devastation caused by the fire in Rome back in 64 A.D. Based on its area, Domus Aurea is the biggest monarchical city residence in Europe, although it yields on this basis to the Forbidden Palace in Beijing. Nero's Golden Palace in Rome was partially opened for tourist visits, offering to view the results of archeological endeavors to preserve the first century imperial residence from erosion and humidity. Visitors now have a chance to climb the 13 meter stair case and watch the frescoes on the ceiling from up close. Visitors can also watch the restoration workers and archeologists as they are doing their jobs.
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