New exhibit inside Nero's Golden House - Isis and Domus Aurea

Explore Nero's opulent Domus Aurea and its stunning exhibit on the Goddess Isis. Uncover ancient Roman architecture, lavish frescoes, and the rich history of Isis in Rome.

0:00 Introduction
1:03 Cast of characters
1:36 Nero's tie to cult of Isis in Rome
3:55 Fire of 64 and construction of Domus Aurea
5:17 On location orientation of Domus Aurea structural elements
7:15 Esquiline wing of Domus Aurea
8:13 Octagonal Hall
9:32 Hall of Achilles in Skyros
10:18 Outer wall decoration
10:49 Crytoporticus with newly cleaned frescoes with Isis images
12:50 Images from cult of Isis from ongoing exhibit

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[Santisaez]

Three days ago right before finishing some vacations in Italy, I left my family at the apartment packaging, and visited by myself Domus Aurea and this exhibition, early in the morning. Just the guide and 5 visitors with me. Amazing palace and architecture, floors and paitings, multiple connections with Ancient Egypt and its Gods...200% worthed, a treasure.

[unknown]

Every time I watch a video of yours I want to go back to Rome.

[samright]

It’s Amazing to think about how fast the Golden House was built!! It don’t think Modern Architects could compete with the Ancients

[juancarlostealdo]

Darius, somebody told me, like 20 years ago, that famous young painter Rafaello entered the ruins, watched the frescoes, and was so impressed that his drawings were changed forever.

[chriss]

I was in Rome twice in June and both times the Domus Aurea was closed for putting in this exhibit. Wish we could have been there in person, but this is a great look at what we missed!

[michaelm]

I I visited the Domus Aurea in 2017 and it looks like a lot of work has been done since then to enhance exhibits (there really weren't any back then) and upgrade access to the site. Then access was provisional, depending on what archeological work was going on and how safe the site was at the time. Now it looks much more like a permanent, almost museum like facility. Bravo!

[martinstensby]

Good video again, Darius! I’ll have to go and visit again. I was a participant of the long course at the Swedish Institute/Gothenburg University in the spring 2022; and had the oppurtunity to visit Domus Aurea, and it’s kind of emotional visiting there, maybe because the roofs are still existing and give you the feeling of visiting ”for real”. I’m so grateful that you show us all the good work that is done in preserving and maintaining the Roman heritage. There is more to see all the time! Thanks!

[Breakfast_of_Champions]

Gigantic! Thank you so much for keeping us updated on the latest Roman archaeology🤗

[Krommer]

Fantastic video! Who's ever idea it was to implement the projected running water, hats off to them. Really adds to an already fabulous exhibit.

Also, kudos to you and your team for really showing the scale this complex had in it's heyday. A truly staggering monument to the ego of a single man who would claim that much space in the very center of a city as well established as Rome was at the time.

[CHAS]

I am nearly certain that Nero himself walked down the hall of the Criptoportico with his entourage, stopping and looking up to admire the frescos he had commissioned.

[ak]

Great content. Love the history. I got my two sons into ancient history, and they now collect the coins. Keep it up Darius.

[ham]

Amazing! On my to-visit list the next time I am in Rome 🙂

[jennifersiegrist]

Truly amazing, those pendants are beautifully carved, pausing and zooming in, wow. Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤❤❤

[johnnyboyvan]

Gorgeous. I have always loved Rome. 😊 I will visit this in a few years ftom now...God willing.

[daviddilley]

What a fantastic channel. I was in Rome last May and after 10 or so previous visits over 50 years I finally got into the Domus Aurea. Another member of our group, from Switzerland, also related how he had waited years for the chance to visit. Mind blowing, and the virtual reality stop, showing how it was imagined to be, is a highlight. For me, the frescoes and especially Achilles in Skyros, were especially fascinating. My next trip will be in a year or so, but in low season so I can once again just drink in the city without the distraction of so many who are "ticking off the sights" and really fail to appreciate fully what they are looking at.

[brober]

So much has been done to the Domus Aurea since I visited when it first reopened a decade ago. Fantastico!

[edgarsnake]

I was just in a grand Victorian mansion the other day. The Domus Aurea is next level...and then some. I love it and hate it all at the same time. The most august architecture and exquisite handiwork, done in the service of an overindulgent tyrant.
The tour was great. Thanks.

[Bruh-lpnd]

12:14 what I find really amazing is the fact that they made this look 3D! This is either just good observation or an advanced painting technique similar to using a vanishing point

[anthonylagano]

Very cool video . This exhibit wasn’t open the last time I was in Rome. I did throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain ⛲️ so I’m destined to go back and will definitely go see this . 😎😎😎

[ericmoore]

The only thing wrong with this video was that it ended too soon!! I was fascinated from the start! Thank you!