Archaeologists in Rome have unearthed an ornate banquet hall decorated with a brightly colored wall mosaic. The stunning room was part of an aristocratic house built around 2,300 years ago on the city's Palatine Hill.
The luxurious abode is located just a few hundred feet south of the city's central forum — the ancient market traditionally regarded as the heart of Rome that was lined with major temples and government buildings. Archaeologists think the house belonged to the aristocratic family of a Roman senator who may have led troops in battle.
