2. THE ARCH OF TITUS
Titus was the Emperor who had
the great Temple in Jerusalem
destroyed. This arch was built in
his honor.
On the inside of the left leg of this
arch there is a well-known
sculpture of Romans carrying
away a menorah.
http://www.web.mit.edu
3. THE ARCH OF SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS
This arch honors Emperor Severus and his two sons. It
commemorates their victories in wars in Iraq and Iran.
http://www.goitaly.about.com
4. THE TEMPLE OF DIVUS
ROMULUS
One of the most incredible features
of this building is the green and
bronze front door which is about
1,700 years old and survived the
Visigoths’ attack on Ancient Rome.
This temple was built for Divus
Romulus, son of the Emperor
Maxentius.
http://www.fineartamerica.com
5. THE TEMPLE OF
SATURN
The temple was used as the public
treasury and was the center for the
December festival called
Saturnalia.
Saturnalia was the most popular of
all Roman festivals because of its
emphasis on fun and freedom.
Saturnalia traditions included a
respite from work, temporary
freeing of slaves, and gift giving.
Eight columns still remain from this
temple.
http://www.romeitaly.com/attrations.com
6. THE TEMPLE OF
ANTONIUS AND
FAUSTINA
In 141 CE, the Emperor Antonius
Pios lost his wife, Faustina. After
her death, he had this magnificent
temple built in her honor.
This is the most well-preserved
building in the Forum.
http://www.euratlas.com
7. THE TEMPLE OF
CASTOR AND POLLUX
In 484 BCE, the Roman dictator,
Postumius, promised he would build a
temple if his army beat the Tarquinian
kings.
Castor and Pollux were mythological
twin brothers who helped the Roman
army achieve victory.
Postumius fulfilled his promise by
building the Temple of Castor and
Pollux.
Only three pillars remain from this
temple.
http://www.rometour.org
8. BASILICA OF
MAXENTIUS
This building was also called the
Basilica of Constantine.
The Basilica was begun by
Emperor Maxentius and completed
by Emperor Constantine.
It is an enormous structure that was
built in the 4th century.
This was one of the last buildings
constructed which showed the glory
of Ancient Rome.
It was used as the public law
courts.
http://www.aviewoncities.com
10. THE CURIA
The Curia was the Roman Senate
building. It is the largest brick
building in the Forum that still has a
roof, and the original Egyptian
marble floors and tiers (multi-level
platforms like steps) for the
senators are still intact.
The Curia held about 200 senators.
The inclusion of the Curia in the
Forum Romanum made this the
most illustrious of all the forums in
Ancient Rome.
http://www.ancienteu.com
