Domitian's Palace
Hippodrome
Around the back of Domitian's palace was a long, narrow garden with a walkway or peristyle all the way around it. This was where the Emperor could go for private walks without having to worry about anyone killing him. He also had big parties here.
On the other side of the garden, there was a large bath building. The emperor and his friends and family could relax, swim, exercise, and soak in the hot tubs.
Bath building of Domitian's palace
To find out more about Domitian's palace, check out these books from Amazon.com or from your library:
You Are in Ancient Rome, by Ivan Minnis (2004). For younger kids.
Ancient Rome: A Guide to the Glory of Imperial Rome, by Jonathan Stroud (2000). A day as a time-travelling tourist in ancient Rome, for kids.
Houses, Villas, and Palaces in the Roman World, by Alexander McKay (1998). A good section on Domitian's palace.
Roman Architecture, by Frank Sear (1983). The standard college textbook.
The Architecture of the Roman Empire: An Introductory Study, by William MacDonald (1982). Actually not so introductory, but it's got great illustrations that really make the building techniques clear. A great section on the roofing of Domitian's throne room.
Roman Imperial Architecture, by J. B. Ward-Perkins (1992). A more detailed textbook, and harder going.
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