The Roman Forum : a reconstruction and architectural guide /

The Roman Forum was in many ways the heart of the Roman Empire. Today, the Forum exists in a fragmentary state, having been destroyed and plundered by barbarians, aristocrats, citizens and priests over the past two millennia. Enough remains, however, for archaeologists to reconstruct its spectacular...

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Main Authors: Gorski, Gilbert (Author), Packer, James E. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2015.
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Table of Contents:
  • Part I. Architecture in the Roman Forum during the Empire: A Brief History: 1. The Augustan Reconstruction; 2. From the Tiberius to Phocas (14-608 CE); Part II. The Monuments: 3. The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina; 4. The Temple of Caesar (Aedes divi Iuli); 5. The Basilica Aemilia; 6. The Curia; 7. The Arch of Septimius Severus; 8. The West Rostra; 9. The Temple of Concord; 10. The Temple of Vespasian; 11. The Tabularium; 12. Portico of the Dei Consentes; 13. The Temple of Saturn; 14. The Basilica Julia; 15. The Arch of Tiberius; 16. The Schola Xanthi; 17. The Diocletianic Honorary Columns; 18. The Temple of Castor and Pollux; 19. The Parthian Arch of Augustus; 20. The Temple of Vesta; Part III. Conclusions.