Nero's Golden Palace to Partly Reopen

February 1, 2007 Nero's Golden Palace to Partly Reopen (AP)

Journalists take part in a press tour inside Roman emperor Nero's Golden Palace in Rome, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007. The sumptuous residence, also known by its Latin name, Domus Aurea, will partially reopen to visitors next week, this time also offering rare insight into archaeologists\' efforts to preserve the 1st-century imperial residence from decay and humidity. (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)

(AP) -- Nero's Golden Palace will partly reopen to visitors next week, offering rare insight into archaeologists' efforts to preserve the first-century imperial residence from decay and humidity.

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