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The Domus Aurea or Golden House, was built by the emperor Nero after the great fire of Rome. It was built for a dual purpose. The first was as a official residence for Nero. The second was for the enjoyment of the Roman people. It was huge and was a masterpiece of innovation. What many historians gloss over is that much of the area covered by the Domus Aurea was open to the public. Its landscaped gardens and lakes brought the country to the city.
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∙ 14y agoThe English meaning of the Latin name 'Domus Aurea' is 'Golden House'. The House was built by engineer-architects Celer and Severus, under the close direction of its occupant, Roman Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus [December 15, 37-June 9, 68]. The House featured paintings by Amulius, frescoes by Famulus aka Fabulus, and a bronze statue of the Emperor by Zenodorus. The extravagant House was located on equally extensive grounds, in Rome. Building was begun about five years before the Emperor's death. It pioneered early use of concrete construction. It also was the first known use of dome lighting in a building other than a temple dedicated to a god. And it was the first known use of mosaics for other than flooring. For Nero used the mosaics to decorate the House's vaulted ceilings. But no aboveground trace could be found of the House within 40 years of the Emperor's death. The entire complex was covered over. The site became more inaccessible what with the subsequent building of the Baths of Titus and of Trajan, the Flavian Amphitheater, and the Temple of Venus and Rome over the remains. And so the House remained hidden until its rediscovery at the end of the 15th century.
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Where in Rome was the Colosseum built?
The Colosseum was originally built on the site of Nero's palace, the Domus Aurea. This was done by Emperor Vespasian in order to disassociate himself from Nero, who was hated. It is in the center of modern day Rome just east of the Forum.
What is a famous roman building?
soz the other answer was crap so...colosseum, domus aurea, some weird arches and more!peace out dudes! XxXxX
Who fixed the meals in a roman domus?
If someone were wealthy enough to live in a free standing house (domus), they usually had a slave to do the cooking.
Who did Nero blame for the fire that destroyed much of rome?
Nero blamed theChristiansto deflect blame from himself. That he started the fire is just an allegation. The suspicions arose because after the fire he built his wast Golden House (Domus Aurea). That he payed the fiddle during the fire was adistortionby later historians. The fiddle did not exist in his days.Nerodid his best to help the people affected by the fire.
How was a typical Roman domus house designed?
The Roman Domus was the house model occupied by the wealthiest of Roman society. It was built with many smaller rooms adjoining two large main rooms: the atrium and the peristylium. The building was entered through a main hallway known as the vestibulum and smaller hallways known as Fauces. Water was managed very cleverly by allowing rainwater to drain into pools (impluvium) in the middle of the large rooms which drained out under the house into cisterns.
What is the domus aurea?
The name of the palace that the Roman Emperor Nero had built for himself between the years 64 and 68.
What has the author Narzeo Antino written?
Narzeo Antino has written: 'Domus aurea'
Where in Rome was the Colosseum built?
The Colosseum was originally built on the site of Nero's palace, the Domus Aurea. This was done by Emperor Vespasian in order to disassociate himself from Nero, who was hated. It is in the center of modern day Rome just east of the Forum.
Why was the Domus Aurea important?
The Domus Aurea or Golden House was important because it was a milestone in building construction. Concrete was used for the first time in a residential structure, enabling a octagon shaped room to be covered with a dome. The domus also had a rotating dining room, the forerunner of our rotating restaurants. There were many more architectual innovations and new surprises are being uncovered.
What are some buildings with an octagonal dome?
Florence Cathedral, Florence baptistry, the Palatine chapel at Aachen, Domus Aurea
What has the author Fritz Weege written?
Fritz Weege has written: 'Vasculorum campanorum inscriptiones Italicae: dissertatio philologica ..' 'Ein Saal in Neros goldenem Hause juriiiiii' -- subject(s): Domus Aurea (Rome, Italy), Mural painting and decoration, Domus Aurea Neronis (Rome, Italy)
What is a famous roman building?
soz the other answer was crap so...colosseum, domus aurea, some weird arches and more!peace out dudes! XxXxX
How big is the Domus Aurea?
The phrase 'Domus Aurea' means 'Golden House'. Its construction began in the year 64. It was the pet building project and residence of Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus [December 15, 37-June 9, 68]. With Nero's suicide, the area was filled in and covered over with earth for the subsequent building of the Baths of Titus and of Trajan, the Colossus Neronis, the Flavian Amphitheatre, and the Temple of Venus and Rome. Below the ground, the 'Domus Aurea' was forgotten until its rediscovery in the 15th century. To this day, it hasn't been excavated in its entirety. So estimates as to its total size have ranged from less than 100 to more than 300 acres.
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Sphodromantis aurea was created in 1917.
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