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Ancient Roman Home Buried for 2,000 Years Opens via Livestream
Weekly livestream tours start March 3 to protect fragile frescoes and allow virtual access to the underground Republican-era domus restored with European Union funds.
- On the Palatine Hill, the House of the Griffins will open via weekly livestreams starting on March 3, offering virtual tours of its frescoes and mosaics.
- Funded by the European Union, the restoration is one of 10 projects aimed at helping spread tourists beyond the often-overwhelmed Colosseum and Forum, with livestreaming chosen to show the underground House of the Griffins.
- A tour guide using a head-mounted smartphone will descend the perilously steep staircase and livestream a narrated walkthrough of the underground rooms featuring frescoes and mosaics.
- Groups will be limited to a dozen people and require reservations and an additional ticket, while livestreaming reduces in-person visits to protect delicate frescoes from humidity and carbon dioxide.
- First discovered in the early 20th century, the House of the Griffins on Palatine Hill reveals wealthy occupants through high-quality decoration, with park officials calling the opening a chance to value the full territory.
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