Some 2,000 years ago, the extravagant palace belonging to the Roman emperor Nero - the Domus Aurea meaning Golden House - stood in what was the heart of ancient Rome.
Designed as a place of entertainment, the Golden House was an immense imperial palace. There were several different wings, vast gardens, an artificial lake and a huge banqueting hall with a vaulted ceiling.
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