Emperor Diocletian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 284 to 305, left an indelible mark on history primarily through his reforms and construction of monumental buildings.
However,a lesser known but equally significant dimension of his reign is the strong influence of Egyptian culture on his style of rulement and architecture.
This tour takes you through the fascinating story of Emperor Diocletian, his reforms and the Egyptian influence on Split. Let’s explore the symbols and rituals that shaped his reignand and find out why he was considered as “the last pharaoh”. What are the hidden mythological messages of the Egyptian cults that spred through the Roman Empire at the time? Let’s explore together whether we can recognize the key to solve today’s problems in their’s wisdom.
Join us on this journey through history and explore the secrets of Diocletian’s Palace, which became the heart of Roman life in Split.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Meeting point: Golden Gate
Tour duration: 60 min
Accessibility: For people with reduced mobility,
it’s possible to adjust the tour with prior notice
and agreement
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
Tour starts from Golden gate where the emperor used to come from Salona, formerly the 4th largest city of the Roman Empire. We learn about his life in Egypt and about an excellent example
of the architecture of his palace from the 3rdC. As we walk through the main streets and squares, numerous Egyptian pylons seem to tell us to walk through life with an upright spine.
The inevitable sphinx next to Mauseum on the Peristyle arouses deep awe with her existence but her mysterious smile invites us to explore the enigmas of the ancient times.
We continue through the Vestibule & Kriptoportik where the play of the sun light and shade reveal to us the unknown emperor.
Tour ends at the Silver gate with interesting stories and questions that leave us space
for further research.
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