Palace of Augustus

  • The Palace of Augustus is a modern term for the Domus Augusti or House of Augustus which is considered to have been the main place of residence of Augustus in Rome.
  • It was located on the Palatine Hill, Via dei Cerchi. It is not to be confused with the Domus Augustana which is the name for the adjacent Palace of Domitian.

Description

  • The Residence consisted of two Peristyles constructed in c. 39 BCE, located on either side of a central Temple dedicated to Apollo Palatinus completed in 28 BCE.

The Site

  • Excavations took place between 1865-1956, and after a Renovation Program in 2008, the structure can be visited and seen in a semi-restored condition.

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House of Augustus, Rome

30 BCE
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