Basilica Aemilia
basilica Emilia · 로마
building in Roman Forum, Italy
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the remains of the Basilica Aemilia, once considered by Pliny the Elder to be one of the three most beautiful buildings in Rome. As a scholar of the Forum, I find this site particularly poignant because it captures the…
Listen in the app2The Portico of Gaius and Lucius
We begin our exploration at the front of the basilica, facing the Forum square. In the Augustan period, the building was preceded by a magnificent two-story portico known as the Portico of Gaius and Lucius. …
Listen in the app3The Central Nave and the Marble Floors
Step now into the area of the central nave. In its prime, this was a vast, open hall paved with an extraordinary variety of colored marbles. …
Listen in the app4The Frieze of the Republic: Stories in Stone
High above the columns of the nave, the Basilica Aemilia was adorned with a magnificent marble frieze depicting key episodes from the early history of the Roman Republic. This was a visual history book for the citizens of Rome. …
Listen in the app5The Tabernae and the Melted Coins
As we walk along the row of shops that fronted the Forum, we come to one of the most evocative details in the entire Forum. If you look down at the colored marble floor, you will see greenish, irregular stains. …
Listen in the app6The 6th-Century Floor and Later Life
Despite the destruction of 410, the Basilica Aemilia did not immediately disappear. Excavations have revealed a beautifully preserved 'Opus Sectile' floor dating to the 6th century AD. …
Listen in the app7The Final Collapse: The 847 Earthquake
The final death blow to the Basilica Aemilia came not from an army, but from the earth itself. In 847 AD, a massive earthquake struck Rome, causing the final collapse of the remaining structure. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our walk through the Basilica Aemilia, we are left with a profound sense of the site's endurance. From its origins as a Republican market to its Augustan splendor, and finally to its scarred and sunken ruins, this…
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What is Basilica Aemilia?
Basilica Aemilia is a place in 로마 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 로마 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.8928, 12.4847 |
| Last updated |
