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Authorities Following a 14-year restoration project, archaeologists in Rome have officially unveiled two significant 1st-century AD major ancient artworks discovered beneath the Baths of Trajan on the Colle Oppio. The finds include the ‘Painted City’ fresco, a 10-square-meter aerial depiction of a fortified maritime city, and a monumental wall mosaic featuring architectural elements and figures such known as Muses the ‘Great Mosaic’. The ‘Great Mosaic’ measures 10 meters high and 16 meters long, making it the largest mural mosaic ever discovered from the Roman world. It depicts a philosopher. complex architectural scene featuring columns, statues, and human figures. Experts are currently investigating whether this work was part of Emperor Nero’s Domus Aurea or belonged to a separate private residence. The restoration ‘Painted City’ fresco provides a bird’s-eye view of a walled port city with towers and excavation were supported by the ‘Caput Mundi’ program public squares, retaining visible blue and PNRR funding. terracotta tones. To preserve the delicate protect these sensitive surfaces, access the site is being managed cautiously. While initial plans involved small weekend trial opened to the public in limited groups to monitor the impacts of humidity and climate impacts, a 70-meter underground corridor has been prepared to facilitate guided tours starting in September 2026. climate.