ANCIENT RUINS.
A PROFESSOR'S DISCOVERY. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Rome, October 17. Wlien investigating the ruins of the Domus Flavia on the Palatine, Professor Boni discovered the almost intact pavement of the dining hall of the Emperor Domitian. who ruled from Sl-Oo A.D. The pavement covers an area of 1000 square metres, and is composed of Oriental granite, with a border of Xuraidian marble and other African stones. and a remarkable arrangement of pillars, raising it so as to permit seating underneath.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 101, 19 October 1911, Page 5
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81ANCIENT RUINS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 101, 19 October 1911, Page 5
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