Archaeologists excavated street in Split next to Diocletian’s Palace and uncovered ruins of ancient Roman tower and tunnel leading to cellars, photos show.

And, to this day, the maze of narrow alleys – literally Diocletian’s hallways at one point – makes up the core of Split. Today’s residents are actually living in a Roman emperor’s palace.

Archaeologists excavated street in Split next to Diocletian’s Palace and uncovered ruins of ancient Roman tower and tunnel leading to cellars, photos show.

Back in its heyday, the harborfront was Diocletian’s back door. There was no embankment in front of the palace, so the water came right up to the door — sort of an emergency exit by boat. Just ...

Archaeologists excavated street in Split next to Diocletian’s Palace and uncovered ruins of ancient Roman tower and tunnel leading to cellars, photos show.

Archaeologists excavated street in Split next to Diocletian’s Palace and uncovered ruins of ancient Roman tower and tunnel leading to cellars, photos show.

Archaeologists excavated street in Split next to Diocletian’s Palace and uncovered ruins of ancient Roman tower and tunnel leading to cellars, photos show.

Archaeologists excavated street in Split next to Diocletian’s Palace and uncovered ruins of ancient Roman tower and tunnel leading to cellars, photos show.