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      The Domvs Romana was opened for public visits on the 26 February 2005
 
The Domvs Romana
The Domvs Romana in Rabat has undergone a complete reinterpretation and restoration process that focused on the domestic use of the building. The primary objective is to highlight the authentic elements of the ruins as well as the collection it exhibits and not the reconstructed building. This will just offer the ideal backdrop and setting for the collection.

Some of the works that had been carried out for this project included the new installation of all utilities and services, the monitoring of environmental conditions of the site, and the conservation of the mosaics. All wooden external apertures were replaced anew in view of keeping the aesthetics created by architect Galizia in the early twentieth century. The structure was cleaned out of all debris and from old plumbing and electricity. A new low voltage electrical system was installed within the exhibition areas. This will allow for the control of the light lux levels on all exhibits, which were conserved and presented within climate controlled showcases constructed out of non-toxic material in order to ensure the long-term conservation of the artefacts. A low level structure was erected upon the roof reflecting the perimeter of the courtyard in view of ensuring that no rain and light infiltration will occur upon the courtyard central mosaic.

The project also focused on the consolidation and integration of the external archaeological site to the visitor centre, including the design of ancillary services. These would feature at the back of the site overlooking the ancient backdrop of the Mtarfa valley that would also provide the link to the other rural archaeological sites in the vicinity.

     
 
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