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Rome's oldest Republican-era house opens to virtual visitors on the Palatine
culture1 month ago

Rome's oldest Republican-era house opens to virtual visitors on the Palatine

Rome's La Casa dei Grifi, the oldest Republican-era house documented on the Palatine Hill, will open to the public in March after a long closure. Because of conservation needs and a steep original staircase, access will be via a remote, real-time guided experience with multimedia reconstructions, offering a window into daily life in ancient Rome while physical visits remain constrained.

"Rome's Forum to Showcase Hundreds of Antiquities"
arts-and-culture2 years ago

"Rome's Forum to Showcase Hundreds of Antiquities"

Hundreds of ancient Roman artifacts, including colored dice, urns, and a well-preserved skeleton, have been taken out of storerooms and put on display for a limited number of visitors to the Roman Forum, Colosseum, and Palatine Hill. The exhibits offer a glimpse into daily life in ancient Rome, with some items dating back 3,000 years. The initiative aims to make previously hidden objects accessible to the public, with guided tours available every Friday through July.

Roman Antiquities Unveiled from Storeroom to Forum Display
archaeology2 years ago

Roman Antiquities Unveiled from Storeroom to Forum Display

Hundreds of ancient Roman artifacts, including colored dice, rain gutter decorations, and burial offerings, have been put on display at the Roman Forum, Colosseum, and Palatine Hill. The exhibits were plucked from storerooms in Rome, where many more artifacts are still kept. Visitors can view the artifacts during 90-minute guided tours, but reservations are required due to limited space. The initiative aims to make objects that tell a story of daily life come to light for the public.