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Its great water basin in the upper parterre and the stairs and cascades peopled by nymphs and goddesses that links upper and lower parterres survive, but the patterned bedding has long been grassed over; it is currently being restored.

Part of the reasoning in The Ataceris consisting of two separate palaces was the ability to enable part of the complex to be open to the public from the start. Throughout history, Imperators have had held an annual open house at the Upper Ataceris. This tradition has continued throughout modernity, and with a portion of The Ataceris having been converted into a museum and the gardens being open to the public, most Imperators have permitted public tours of the Lower palace, which have continued ever since, except during wartime, and began the tradition of annual receptions on New Year's Day.

Because of the highly public nature of The Ataceris, the complex is protected by many layers of security. The complex has its own dedicated 24-hour security team in addition to the presence of the Praetorian Guard, 24 Lictors (imperial bodyguards), and the headquarters of the Imperial Police Force is less than five minutes away. The Ataceris is also protected by the Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (ASAM) of the Caphirian Air Force.

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