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Nero's Rotating Hall Unveiled in Rome

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ROME (Sept. 29) – Archaeologists on Tuesday unveiled what they think are the remains of Roman emperor Nero's extravagant banquet hall, a circular space that rotated day and night to imitate the Earth's movement and impress his guests. The room, part of Nero's Golden Palace, a sprawling residence built in the first century, is thought to have been built to entertain government officials and VIPs, said lead archaeologist Francoise Villedieu.
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Archaeologists on Tuesday unveiled what they think are the remains of Roman emperor Nero\'s extravagant banquet hall, a circular space that rotated day and night to imitate the Earth\'s movement and impress his guests.