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The domus aurea5/21/2023 ![]() Top image: Underground chamber at Nero’s Palace dubbed ‘Sphinx Room’ Source: Ufficio Stampa Parco Archeologico del ColosseoĪt Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. There are almost certainly more masterpieces of Roman art to be found here and the room may even reveal more about the reign of Nero, once the chamber has been stabilized. The frescoes found are masterpieces of Roman art and the chamber once restored will undoubtedly become a major tourist attraction. The room of the Sphinx is providing new insights into the famous Domus Aurea of Nero. ![]() However, more work may not be possible because it may destabilize the site and the palace. There are hopes that the chamber can be cleaned and fully restored within twelve months. Much of the chamber is still concealed by dirt and debris and it appears that the chamber was deliberately filled in at one point and this helped to preserve the paintings. According to Alessandro D’Alessio, curator of the Domus Aurea, the frescoes “were probably painted by imperial Roman craftsmen between 65 AD and 68 AD”, reports the Telegraph. The frescoes were probably painted by local master craftsmen. Alfonsina Russo, the director of the archaeological park as stating that the room has “immense artistic and archaeological value”. Immense artistic and archaeological value This image so impressed the restoration team that they agreed to call the chamber the ‘Sphinx Room’. This was the winged mythical beast that was very popular in classical art. The chamber has one particularly fine example of a Sphinx, in a crouching position. ( Ufficio Stampa Parco Archeologico del Colosseo ) ![]()
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