Historian Nadine Schibille argues that it fits seamlessly into the original flooring, therefore she concludes that it was an original feature. Historian Silvia Pedone does not attempt to assign a specific date to it, but she theorizes that it was arranged differently than what is seen today.
Historian Nadine Schibille argues that the feature is authentic and part of the original flooring, while historian Silvia Pedone theorizes about its historical placement and design.