Roman+Forum

Historical Background

·  The   first foundation and the start of Rome is recognized to the twins that were called Romulus and Remus, although based on a myth or a legend. The brothers had agreed to build the new city, however Remus chose as an ideal place the Aventino while Romulo favored the Palatine Hill. During the conflict, Romulus killed Remus and started a mission to build in Rome.

· In the earliest days of Rome, the main rulers were kings responsible for constructing such historic sites as the Roman FOrum and controlling others such as [|Capitoline Hill] and Palatine Hill and other main temples in Rome.

Characteristics

· Is a small, rectangular plaza surrounded by the ruins of ancient government buildings at the center of the city of Rome Citizens of the ancient city referred to this marketplace as the Forum Magnum, or simply the Forum. It was for centuries the center of Roman public life: the site of triumphal parades and elections, for public speeches, and of commercial affairs.

Construction

· Tradition teaches that the forum's beginnings were tied to the first king of Rome, Romulus and his rival, Titus (Tatius).

Floor Plan

Important People

· Romulus: he was the first King and feudatory lord of Rome

· Titus Titus: gained renown as a military commander, serving under his father in judea

· Julius Cesar: played a critical role in the gradual transformation of the Republic into empire

· Augustus emperor: is considered the first emperor of the [|Roman Empire], which he ruled alone from 27 BC until his death in AD 14

Important Places

· ** Monuments **

· **Temples**

· Temple of Saturn (501 BC)

· Temple of Vesta (7th century BC)

· Temple of Venus and Roma (135)

· Temple of Antoninus and Faustina (141)

· Temple of Caesar (29 BC)

· Temple of Vespasian and Titus (79)

· Temple of Romulus (309)

**Other important monuments** · Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine

· Colossus of Constantine, colossal statue formerly in the west apse of the Basilica of Maxentius. **Arches**
 * Basilica Julia

· Arch of Septimius Severus

· Arch of Titus


 * · ** The Curia (Senate House)