House of Livia, Ancient Roman residence on Palatine Hill, Italy.
The House of Livia is an ancient Roman residence on Palatine Hill with multiple rooms arranged across different levels. The walls feature painted decorations showing geometric patterns and mythological scenes throughout the chambers.
The residence was built during the reign of Emperor Augustus in the 1st century BC and belonged to his wife Livia Drusilla. It served as the home of one of the most influential women in early Rome's imperial period.
The painted walls display garden scenes and architectural details that reflect the artistic tastes of Rome's early imperial period. These images show how wealthy Romans decorated their homes with themes from nature and mythology.
Access is through the Roman Forum entrance, located within the same archaeological zone. Guided tours help visitors understand the preserved sections and the painting techniques used in each room.
One room in the residence is known for paintings portraying Polyphemus and other mythological figures set against red and yellow backgrounds. These colors were characteristic of Roman painting style during this period and make the room visually distinctive.
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