The first truly unified palace built by an emperor is maybe that of Tiberius (14/37)
The area
was covered in the sixteenth century by the Farnese Gardens. It is largely
uncharted
Perhaps
Tiberius built it over his birthplace. It included a library
It was
probably the seat of the designated successor of the emperor when he was
still alive, as Tiberius was the successor of Augustus
We know
with certainty that Marcus Aurelius (161/180) and Lucius Verus (161/169) lived
here when they were adopted and designated as successors of Antoninus Pius
(138/161)
It was used
as a residence by Pope John VII (705/707)
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