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The Julian Palace began life in the early 6th century as a relatively large home of the [[Julian dynasty|Julii]] called the ''Domus Julii''. With the fall of [[Great Levantia]], the custom of noble families in [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]] had evolved to building relatively large urban estates that could be fortified. Though not especially politically influential, the Julii began construction on their large fortified manor, which was completed by 515. Levantine contemporaries note that the Domus Julii was far larger and more impressive than that of the [[Estates of Urcea|Brutonii and Neronii]], despite the power held by those families. The distance from the [[Levantine Forum]] and position on the less prestigious Caeline Hill attests to the political and social status of the Julii at the time even considering the large size of the structure. This earliest portion of the Domus Julii has been entirely subsumed by later additions to the structure, although walls and foundations of this house were found in 20th century archaeological digs. | The Julian Palace began life in the early 6th century as a relatively large home of the [[Julian dynasty|Julii]] called the ''Domus Julii''. With the fall of [[Great Levantia]], the custom of noble families in [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]] had evolved to building relatively large urban estates that could be fortified. Though not especially politically influential, the Julii began construction on their large fortified manor, which was completed by 515. Levantine contemporaries note that the Domus Julii was far larger and more impressive than that of the [[Estates of Urcea|Brutonii and Neronii]], despite the power held by those families. The distance from the [[Levantine Forum]] and position on the less prestigious Caeline Hill attests to the political and social status of the Julii at the time even considering the large size of the structure. This earliest portion of the Domus Julii has been entirely subsumed by later additions to the structure, although walls and foundations of this house were found in 20th century archaeological digs. | ||
The fortunes of the Julii did not change with the organization of the [[Urceopolis (Duchy)|Duchy of Urceopolis]] in the early 500s. The major reversal of fortunes came as a prominent son of the family, [[Saint Julius I|Gaius Julius Cicurinus]] won fame on the battlefield on behalf of the [[Latin League]] against Hištanšahr, and, in 749, Julius was elected Dux of Urceopolis. Living and doing business in the Domus Julii, the complex began to be an important center of Urceopolitan civic life. With the advent of the [[Holy Levantine Empire|Levantine Empire]] and elevation of the Julii to hereditary control over the newfound [[Urceopolis (Archduchy)|Archduchy of Urceopolis]], the Domus Julii became the focal point of political power and the home of the hereditary Archdukes of Urceopolis. Accordingly, the first Archduke began a major renovation of the Domus Julii in 791. The renovation transformed the building from the reserved mansion of Late Antiquity to a towering Levanesque building based on the recently constructed Imperial Palace in [[Corcra (City)|Corcra]]. It was completed in 804, after the death of Archduke Julius, who would soon become known to history as [[Saint Julius I]]. The Domus Julii became increasingly known as the ''Palatium Julii'', the Julian Palace, as its position as home of the hereditary ruling Archduke was solidified. | The fortunes of the Julii, who had been a relatively obscure family during the heights of Great Levantine power, did not change with the organization of the [[Urceopolis (Duchy)|Duchy of Urceopolis]] in the early 500s. The major reversal of fortunes came as a prominent son of the family, [[Saint Julius I|Gaius Julius Cicurinus]] won fame on the battlefield on behalf of the [[Latin League]] against [[Hištanšahr]], and, in 749, Julius was elected Dux of Urceopolis. Living and doing business in the Domus Julii, the complex began to be an important center of Urceopolitan civic life. With the advent of the [[Holy Levantine Empire|Levantine Empire]] and elevation of the Julii to hereditary control over the newfound [[Urceopolis (Archduchy)|Archduchy of Urceopolis]], the Domus Julii became the focal point of political power and the home of the hereditary Archdukes of Urceopolis. Accordingly, the first Archduke began a major renovation of the Domus Julii in 791. The renovation transformed the building from the reserved mansion of Late Antiquity to a towering Levanesque building based on the recently constructed Imperial Palace in [[Corcra (City)|Corcra]]. It was completed in 804, after the death of Archduke Julius, who would soon become known to history as [[Saint Julius I]]. The Domus Julii became increasingly known as the ''Palatium Julii'', the Julian Palace, as its position as home of the hereditary ruling Archduke was solidified. | ||
As the Palace expanded and took on both additional area and prestige, parts of it fell out of gradual disfavor or disuse. During the [[Aedanicad]], many of these areas were reopened as museums or put to other productive uses. Today, many buildings in the Palace complex are open to the public for both touring and commercial use. | As the Palace expanded and took on both additional area and prestige, parts of it fell out of gradual disfavor or disuse. During the [[Aedanicad]], many of these areas were reopened as museums or put to other productive uses. Today, many buildings in the Palace complex are open to the public for both touring and commercial use. | ||