Domus Tiberiana reopens on Palatine Hill after 50 years

After 50 years, the Domus Tiberiana, located on Rome's Palatine Hill, has reopened its doors. This site, originally associated with Emperor Tiberius, began construction under Nero following the Great Fire of 64 AD, with subsequent enlargements by Domitian, Hadrian, and the Severan dynasty. It remained in use until the 8th century, when parts were occupied by Pope John VII. In the mid-16th century, the Horti Farnesiani gardens integrated the ruins. Excavations conducted in the 1860s-1870s unveiled the Clivo della Vittoria. The reopening, postponed from 2021 due to the pandemic, features the "Imago Imperii" exhibition, curated by Alfonsina Russo and others, highlighting artifacts from a 2020 dig, enhanced by modern LED lighting.