Rome October 2007 » Ruins » The Forum  (13 Slides)     [Page 1 of 1] :: Jump To  
  Up one level Help
Forum_01 * 2048 x 1536 * (629KB)
Forum_02 * 1780 x 1185 * (437KB)
Forum_03 * 1536 x 2048 * (609KB)
Forum_04 * Basilica of Maxentius Construction on the last of the large basilicas was started by emperor Maxentius in 308 AD. Basilica of Maxentius, Forum RomanumAfter his defeat by Constantine during the famous battle at the Milvian Bridge in 312 AD, the basilica was completed by Constantine. The basilica measured 100m by 65m and was an impressive 35m high. It consisted of a large central nave with enormous corinthean columns and two smaller aisles. One column was moved in 1614 to the square of Santa Maria Maggiore. A 12m high statue of Constantine, partly in marble and partly in wood, occupied the western end of the Basilica. Parts of the statue can now be found at the courtyard of the Palazzo dei Conservatori, part of the Capitoline Museums. * 2048 x 1536 * (540KB)
Forum_05 * 2048 x 1536 * (435KB)
  Forum_01  
  Forum_02  
  Forum_03  
  Forum_04  
  Forum_05  
Forum_06 * 1536 x 2048 * (590KB)
Forum_07 * 1536 x 2048 * (551KB)
Forum_08 * Temple of Divus Romulus Temple of Romulus, Forum Romanum Opposite the House of the Vestal Virgins is the circular Temple of Romulus, built in the 4th century AD. The building mostly survived due to its incorporation into the church Santi Cosma e Damiano. The large well-preserved bronze door is original. There is still a debate going on as to who this temple was dedicated to. For now it is assumed that this temple was dedicated to the son of Maxentius, who died young in 307 BC. * 1536 x 2048 * (672KB)
Forum_09 * The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina was built in 141 AD by emperor Antoninus Pius to honor his deceased wife Faustina. After his death in 161 AD the temple was rededicated to both Antoninus and Faustina. In the 7th century the temple was converted into the church of San Lorenzo in Miranda. The church was rebuilt in 1601. The deep grooves in the marble columns are attributed to attempts to tear down the columns. The cords burnt into the columns, but fortunately they did not budge. * 1536 x 2048 * (557KB)
Forum_10 * 2048 x 1536 * (701KB)
  Forum_06  
  Forum_07  
  Forum_08  
  Forum_09  
  Forum_10  
Forum_11 * 2048 x 1536 * (571KB)
Forum_12 * 2048 x 1536 * (508KB)
Forum_13 * 2048 x 1536 * (575KB)
  Forum_11  
  Forum_12  
  Forum_13  
The Forum Romanum was the center of life in imperial Rome, evidenced by the many remains of triumphal arches, temples and basilicas. Forum Romanum seen from the CapitolHistory Until 509 BC, when Rome became a republic, the city was reigned by an Etruscan dynasty of Tarquin Kings. They built a sewer, the 'Cloaca Maxima', to drain water from the marshlands of the valley between the Palatine, Capitol and Esquiline hills to the Tiber river. Ever since, the area was the center of activity in Rome. Scale model of the Forum RomanumIt was the site of the first forum. Here, triumphal processions took place, elections were held and the Senate assembled.
Album last updated on 12/4/07 3:03 AM
Powered by JAlbum 7.1 and BluPlusPlus skin