From October 16, 2010, the archaeological remains underneath Valentini Palace will be going on permanent exhibition to further enrich the historical and artistic heritage in Rome. The upgrading work on the archaeological site led to remarkable finds, proving the importance this area had in Roman times and giving historians a significant new element to be able to reconstruct the ancient and medieval topography of the city of Rome.
The suggestive trails run through the remains of Roman nobles’ houses (“Domus”) dating from the Imperial age, probably belonging to powerful families – perhaps senators – with mosaics, decorated walls, polychrome floors, flagstones and other remains. The restoration work was supported by an operation to valorise the site, overseen by Piero Angela and a team of technicians and experts, including Paco Lanciano and Gaetano Capasso, who have brought the past back to life thanks to virtual reconstructions, graphic effects and films.
The visitor will watch as the walls, rooms, peristyle arches, baths, salons, decorations, kitchens and furnishings  are “re-created” before their very eyes, thus going on a virtual journey inside a great luxury Domus in ancient Rome.

There is also a large plastic model reconstructing the whole area as it was during the Roman era and during the various phases of Valentini Palace, enabling the visitor to see how the urban surroundings developed through the many historical stratifications contained in the building.

This site is a unique and precious example of artistic heritage from the ancient world, offering modern day visitors a chance to admire this setting thanks to the painstaking and careful work of restoration and upgrading, with the experience brought vividly to life through the use of new technology.

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