Forum

Question 1

Forum Facts

Answer 1

Heart of the Roman Empire
Political, religious & commercial center
Valley formed by Palentine Hill and Capitol Hill (Far end/bell tower)
Via Sacra is the main road/walkway through the forum

Question 2

Arch of Titus

Answer 2

Arco di Tito
Built for victory over Judea (Israel) 70AD
Romans usually “peacefully” conquered, but they refused to give up religion
Reliefs inside the arch are Roman propaganda art
Reliefs tell the story of the battle and victory celebration

Question 2

Forum Main Square

Answer 2

At the foot of Capitol Hill
Mostly rubble today

Question 3

Temple of Julius Caesar (Templo del Divo Giulio)

Answer 3

Where Caesar’s body was burned
Funeral held here
**First Roman to be “made” a god

Question 4

Curia

Answer 4

Senate House
Most important political building
300 senators worked here
State & 2 reliefs inside – statue is emperor Hadjian or Trajan (unclear which); reliefs show people burning their debts and a scene of the architecture and people in togas (everyday life there)

Question 5

Rostrom (Rostri)