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The Forum viewed from the Colosseum
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View of Forum from Colosseum
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Arch of Titus
Commemorated the Roman victory over Judea (Israel) in 70
AD. They brought back 50,000 Jewish slaves who were forced
to build this arch and the Colosseum.
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Reliefs on the arch commemorate the victory
of Titus over Judea
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Basilica of Constantine
A mammoth hall of justice
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Arches of the Basilica of Constantine
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The 3 tall Corinthian columns are the remains of the Temple
of Castor and Pollux.
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Temple of Romolo
This is the only original bronze door in the Forum still
swinging on ancient hinges
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Courtyard of the house of the Vestal Virgins.
Rows of statues depicting leading Vestal Virgins flank the
courtyard.
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The Vestal Temple was a small round hut
that had a fire burning inside. As long as the sacred flame
burned, Rome would stand. The flame was tended by priestesses
known as Vestal Virgins
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The six Vestal Virgins were chosen from
noble families before they reached the age of 10. They served
a 30 year term. A Vestal took a vow of chastity and if she
served her term faithfully she was given a huge dowry and
allowed to marry. If she didn't remain a virgin during her
term, she was taken to a crypt and buried alive.
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Temple of Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar's body was burned on this spot after his
assassination.
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Fresh flowers are usually found on the
spot where Julius Caesar's body was cremated.
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The Curia (Senate House)
The Curia (building on right) was the most important political
building in the Forum. It was the site of Rome's official
center of government since the birth of the Republic. 300
Senators were elected by the people to create the laws of
the land. It is now a museum.
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Temple of Saturn
These columns framed the entrance to the Forum's oldest
temple (497 BC)
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Remains of the Temple of Saturn
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Column of Phocas - Rome's Fall
This is the Forum's last monument (608 AD), a gift from
the powerful Byzantine empire to a Fallen Empire - Rome
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Arch of Septimus Severus (203 AD)
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The reliefs on the arch commemorate the
emperor's battles in Mesopotamia.
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Hop On/Hop Off Tour Bus
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Altar of the Nation
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Trevi Fountain
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Sisters
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Circus Maximus (green lawn area) with ruins
on Palatine Hill
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Spanish Steps
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