Nero, the infamous Roman emperor, was known for his deep love for the arts, and in a recent excavation at the courtyard of Palazzo della Rovere in Rome, Italy, his long-lost ancient theater was found.
Roman archaeologists believe this recently unearthed theater was the lost hall of Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, best known for his cruelty and debauchery short-lived rule.
Roman emperors had many treasures lying around and left for the modern world to see, but their massive love for the arts and their unique theaters greatly influenced all.
Ancient Theater Unearthed Near Vatican City
According to ABC News, the latest discovery of a team of archaeologists believe to have discovered the ancient theater owned by Roman emperor Nero.
The archaeologists found a theater-shaped performance space in the Palazzo della Rovere near Vatican City. The team has been working on the site since 2020.
The theater features a hemicycle-shaped seating section with elegant columns made from precious marble, decorations of gold leaf on stucco, and a storage room for holding costumes and scenery.
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It Is Believed as Roman Emperor Nero's Theater
Interesting Engineering reported that the archaeologists believe they may have found remains of Nero's theater near St. Peter's Square. This was the first evidence of it, as only texts and scriptures mentioned it.
It was also reported that Nero loved to put on musical performances and recite his poetry, with the theater being his place to exhibit his art. Daniela Porro, the special superintendent of Rome, has reportedly called this discovery an "exceptional" find.
Ancient Rome's Massive Treasures
Artifacts from the Roman era are one of the most considered valuable of our time, and this is because it adds more information to the vast knowledge already known of their society.
Apart from being famous for their massive rule on the land, the Romans are also voyagers of the sea, with a previously-discovered shipwreck containing ancient Greco-Roman treasure.
It was widely known that Rome is a massive trove of arts and creativity, with different treasures bringing information about its ancient practices, beliefs, and customs.
A collection of 2,000-year-old perfume bottles was also found with links to Ancient Rome, and it held not only the old civilization's fondness for the scents but also revealed secrets to the world.
From ancient artifacts to renowned places, Rome has it all for those who have a massive love for history and archaeology enough to satisfy all their curiosity and search for knowledge.
Nero's reign is best known for having mixed perceptions, as he was an emperor for the masses but was also regarded for his strict rule. However, his love for the arts and theaters remains his strongest suit.
For now, the study continues to determine more about the theater's origins and ownership to determine if it is the prized possession of the arts of the last Roman Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty.
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