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First view of restored Roman emperor's palace

Rome, Palatine Hill
Rome's Palatine hill was the site of some of the city's earliest homes, as well as the later location of palaces, including that of Augustus Photograph: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP
Rome, Palatine Hill
Remains on Palatine hill, one of the seven hills of Rome Photograph: ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP
Rome, Palatine Hill
A hall in the first century palace Photograph: ETTORE FERRARI/EPA
Rome, Palatine Hill
Another view of a hallway in the palace Photograph: AP
Rome, Palatine Hill
A detail showing what is believed to be a theatrical mask is seen on the frescoed wall of the hall Photograph: Pier Paolo Cito/AP
Rome, Palatine Hill
Internal view of the studiolo, a small painting-adorned room Photograph: Ettore Ferrari/EPA
Rome, Palatine Hill
Another view of the studiolo Photograph: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP
Rome, Palatine Hill
A detail on the frescoed wall in the studiolo Photograph: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP
Rome, Palatine Hill
Another detail the studiolo Photograph: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP
Rome, Palatine Hill
Detail of a restored fresco in the studiolo Photograph: Ettore Ferrari/EPA
Rome, Palatine Hill
Detail of a restored fresco in the studiolo Photograph: Ettore Ferrari/EPA
Rome, Palatine Hill
A frescoed wall in another room of the palace Photograph: HO/AP
Rome, Palatine Hill
Detail of a restored fresco in the studiolo Photograph: Ettore Ferrari/EPA
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