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September 30, 2009, Wednesday
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ARCHAEOLOGISTS say they have unveiled what they believe to be remains of the "dining room" of the Roman emperor Nero, part of his palatial residence built in the first century.
Lead archaeologist Francoise Villedieu said her team discovered part of a circular room, which experts believe rotated day and night to imitate the Earth's movement and impress guests.
Villedieu told journalists in Rome yesterday that the room on the ancient Palatine Hill was supported by a pillar with a diameter of 4 meters.
She said only the foundation of the room was recovered during the four-month excavation.
The Golden Palace, also known by its Latin name Domus Aurea, rose over the ruins of a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64AD and was completed in 68AD.
Lead archaeologist Francoise Villedieu said her team discovered part of a circular room, which experts believe rotated day and night to imitate the Earth's movement and impress guests.
Villedieu told journalists in Rome yesterday that the room on the ancient Palatine Hill was supported by a pillar with a diameter of 4 meters.
She said only the foundation of the room was recovered during the four-month excavation.
The Golden Palace, also known by its Latin name Domus Aurea, rose over the ruins of a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64AD and was completed in 68AD.
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