Map of the Roman Forum

The following is an interactive map of the Roman Forum, which provides a visual representation of the architectural layout of the Forum Romanum, the central public space of ancient Rome. It highlights key structures, including temples, basilicas, arches, and government buildings, offering a spatial understanding of the Forum's organization and historical significance.

Overview

The map of the Roman Forum provides an aerial perspective of the site, illustrating the relative positions of its most important buildings and monuments. The included large-scale image captures the Forum's layout, with numbered structures corresponding to a legend below. This legend details major landmarks such as the Curia Julia, the Temple of Saturn, the Arch of Septimius Severus, and the Basilica Aemilia, among others. The map serves as a reference for scholars, archaeologists, and visitors, aiding in the interpretation of the Forum's historical development and architectural evolution.

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External Resources

• Roman Forum, on Google Arts and Culture with historic photographs.

See Also

• History of the Roman Forum
• Imperial Fora
• Palatine Hill (Palatino)
• Ancient Roman Architecture
• Pantheon
• Colosseum Archaeological Park
• List of Temples in the Roman Forum
• Ara Pacis
• Forum Holitorium
• Vatican City
• Seven Hills of Rome
• Colosseum
• Forum Boarium
• Sacred Area of Largo Argentina
• Pompeii Forum

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