Map Description

Historical Plan of the Roman Forum and its Vicinity at the Time of the Republic (A), and
Plan of the Imperial Forums and their Vicinity (B).

The changes between maps reflect Rome's transformation from a Republic to an Empire. The Republican Forum was designed for citizen participation, while the Imperial Forums sshowcase the grandeur and power of emperors. The Republican Forum represents traditional Roman values of civic duty and restraint, while the Imperial Forums reflect Greek influence and greater architectural sophistication.


Illustrating

Republican Forum

Plan of the Roman Forum and its vicinity at the time of the Republic

  1. Temple of Concord

  2. Scalae Gemoniae

  3. Prison (Tullianum)

  4. Senaculum

  5. Graecostasis

  6. Rostra

  7. Temple of Janus

  8. Lapis Niger (Grave of Romulus?)

  9. Temple of Venus Cloacina

  10. Temple of Saturn, Aerarium (State Treasury)



Imperial Forums

Plan of the Imperial Forums and their vicinity.

  1. Temple of Concord
  2. Scalae Gemoniae
  3. Prison
  4. Temple of Vespasian
  5. Portico of the Dei Consentes
  6. Golden Milestone
  7. Umbilicus
  8. Rostra
  9. Arch of Tiberius
  10. Arch of Sept. Severus
  11. Temple of Venus Genetrix
  12. Equestrian Statue of Caesar
  13. Equestrian Statue of Constantine
  14. Temple of Castor and Pollux
  15. Temple of Divus Julius, Rostra Julia
  16. Arch of Augustus
  17. Temple of Vesta
  18. Regia
  19. Temple of Antoninus and Faustina
  20. Temple of Divus Romulus


  21. Credits

    University of Texas at Austin. Historical Atlas by William Shepherd (1923-26).



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