Explore an Underground ancient Roman House

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Explore a little known underground Roman site. A portion of a fourth century AD domus (Roman house) - decorated with marble and colorful frescoes- was discovered in 1899 underneath Museo Barracco, part of the "Musei in Comune" of the city of Rome. After 20 years it's finally open to the public. In this episode you can become familiar with the precious collection in the museum (open daily, free of charge) and learn about the domus' history. Who built it? What was it used form in its original form? Descend four meters to the ancient level of Rome to lean about the mystery of the fourth century domus in the heart of the Campus Martius - centro storico!
Thank you, Musei in Comune www.museiincomuneroma.it/and Zetema for the invitation to the reopening of the site this January!
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@Chris.Davies 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, from New Zealand, where the oldest stone building in my city of Christchurch is the "Big School" library of Christ's College, which was constructed in 1867. The library was designed in England, with a very steep slate roof, because the architect was worried about snow loading. We don't get snow in Christchurch. :) It's funny, because we tend to think of a house which is 100 years old as being "old". I'm so glad I studied ancient Latin for so many years at that school, by the way. All that Amabo, Amabis, Amabit, Amabimus, Amabitus, Amabunt wasn't completely wasted!

@TWOCOWS1 9 ай бұрын

This is fantastic. Thank you Darius for documenting, filming and educating us about all these new/old things.

@motoguzzigriso 2 жыл бұрын

I’m going to add this museum to my list. Should be in Rome this September! Can’t wait. Thanks for revealing this hidden gem, Darius!

@michaelm5894 11 ай бұрын

I did try to visit the domus in the fall of 2022 and that section was closed during the week. Bummer! Oh well, another excuse to go back to Rome..

@barrymoore4470 9 ай бұрын

I'd never heard of this site or museum, so this was quite interesting. I was especially gratified to see the wall paintings that have survived since the fourth century, extant Roman painting post 79 AD seeming to be relatively rare.

@DariusArya 9 ай бұрын

Yes a special little place

@StuRap 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this with us Darius, always fascinating to see the tucked away gems that are not necessarily the focus for visitors to Rome. Definitely adding this spot to the list for when I get back to Rome.

@paulcapaccio9905 9 ай бұрын

Been to Rome 31 times. Will be there Nov.

@denizalgazi 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating what lies beneath! 👍

@Jessica-gp7se 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing 😊

@vlanomo 2 жыл бұрын

Museo Barracco has long been one of my favorite "off the beaten path" spots in Rome - always wondered what it was built on top of. Will have to revisit!

@NYCResident543 5 ай бұрын

I absolutely LOVE that one column with a spiraling diagonal line around it. I wish the camera had lingered there longer. What always blows my mind about these types of finds is how did they get covered up? This already in the 4th century and there are building(s) on top hundreds of years old. Can there be that much silt and dust in 1000 years? It's amazing. Thanks for the tour!

@malshakakodikara4681 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! Love your enthusiasm!

@DariusArya 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@giuseppefornari5777 10 ай бұрын

Sempre bravissimo Darius!

@BoomVang 2 жыл бұрын

Always love to hear about the charioteers

@DariusArya 2 жыл бұрын

I'll be sure to explore more of their activities in the future!

@tunnus.123 5 ай бұрын

Great.

@sflorio Жыл бұрын

What a great find! I missed it on my last trip but will make a point to return someday. My hotel was just down the street and I had no idea.

@marthaarya167 2 жыл бұрын

Great!

@sadiqhussain7254 6 ай бұрын

❤ well done i appriciate your entire work for history.Pakistan

@DariusArya 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@williamkauffman5745 Жыл бұрын

very nice

@paulcapaccio9905 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@33Donner77 6 ай бұрын

A 4th century domus with columns turned upside down, reflecting the decline of the Empire. As for the Circus Maximus, at one time it probably held 200,000 or more people, and at one event an emperor gave up his "box" , which allowed 5,000 more people to view the races. The Circus Maximus is all gone, and just its outline remains.

@robbillington1982 9 ай бұрын

Hi Darius, I’ve not yet had the pleasure of excavating in Rome. The medieval use of spolia seems to have had its birth really in this period, judging by the rudely assembled domus on display here! I’ve only read about spolia in the city from Lanciani’s works, but this is hundreds of years before the medieval reuse. Quite amazing

@RlsIII-uz1kl 7 ай бұрын

There must be a whole underground city. It'd be amazing to have it excavated in away that allows the above structures etc to remain solid.

@horsepowerdude 6 ай бұрын

Is the floor plan of this domus similar to what we would have seen in Pompeii? Or did late antique homes change a lot compared to first century?

@superdivemaster 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos ... I seriously like free museums in Roma ... Parlo bene il italiano ... Vengo in Ottobre ... Ricerco musei gratuiti in Roma ... sono messicano, Non sono americano ... lol

@superdivemaster 7 ай бұрын

Buon Video ...

@jg90049 10 ай бұрын

Someone bought a first- or second-century tear-down and stripped away parts to rebuild it as a new domus? Sounds like real-estate hasn't changed that much in the past millenium or so.

@TheIdeaMan144 9 ай бұрын

Very fascinating and informative. I wondered if there is a publication of all the visible and hidden Roman structures in Rome? And are there any tour guides recommended that can do 'journeys' around Rome to see all the structures of the Republic and Empire of Rome? Thank you!

@DariusArya 9 ай бұрын

Huge bibliography on the subject that won’t fit in one book - but compendium in LTUR with different language entries…

@Breakfast_of_Champions 2 жыл бұрын

The outer brick walls in the domus are restored, I guess? They look ca. 1900s give or take...

@DariusArya 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, all constructed with the 1899 excavations.

@photographedemode 2 жыл бұрын

❤

@DariusArya 2 жыл бұрын

Grazie!

@user-dy2bn4sj4h 4 ай бұрын

Hi! Im watching your films over and over again.. For this film I have 2 questions. This Giovanni Barrachio had this collection for himself before he gave it to the commune, is that correct? If so, how come private persons can have so much of important artworks from the ancient times in their private collections? Is that even legal? My second question is about the horses and stables. You are talking about circus maximus but I cant hear anything about the more close Piazza Navona as a circus. Couldnt the stables also be for that racetrack? Best regards and thanks for very interresting films!