The reign of Emperor Domitian (81–96 CE)—the final ruler of the Flavian Dynasty—is often remembered through the lens of political tyranny, paranoia, and his ultimate assassination. However, beneath his dark reputation as a ruthless autocrat sits the legacy of a monumental builder who permanently reshaped the architectural landscape of Rome. Following a catastrophic fire in 80 CE that gutted large swathes of the city, Domitian embarked on an aggressive, highly theatrical rebuilding campaign. The