Forum of Augustus
Foro di Augusto · 몬티
second of the so-called imperial fora at Rome, built by Augustus.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:33
Welcome to the Forum of Augustus, one of the most significant and imposing constructions from the reign of Rome's first emperor. As you stand before these monumental ruins, you are witnessing the physical manifestation of a new…
Listen in the app2The Great Firewall — Protecting Imperial Grandeur2:17
Turn your attention to the massive, dark wall that forms the backdrop of the forum. This is the famous 'firewall,' standing an incredible 35 meters high. …
Listen in the app3The Temple of Mars Ultor — Vengeance and Piety2:06
Dominating the center of the forum was the Temple of Mars Ultor, or Mars the Avenger. This was the religious heart of the complex, a structure one and a half times larger than the Temple of Venus in Caesar's forum, setting a new…
Listen in the app4The Hemicycles and the Time Machine of History2:11
To the sides of the Temple of Mars are two large, semi-circular areas known as hemicycles or 'exedrae.' These spaces were architectural 'time machines' designed to tell the story of Rome's destiny. In the left hemicycle stood a…
Listen in the app5The Porticoes and the Caryatid Attic2:10
Linking the Temple of Mars and the hemicycles were long, elegant porticoes that provided shade and shelter for the citizens. Above these porticoes was an 'attic' story featuring a remarkable decorative program. …
Listen in the app6The Hall of the Colossus — The Emperor’s Presence2:08
At the end of one of the porticoes was a space of particular importance: the Hall of the Colossus. This room was dominated by a gigantic statue of Augustus himself, estimated to have stood between 14 and 15 meters high. …
Listen in the app7The Imperial Pavement — A Map of Empire2:11
Let us look down at the floor of the forum piazza. In the time of Augustus, this entire space was paved with a spectacular array of colored marbles imported from every corner of the Roman world. …
Listen in the app8Closing2:00
As we conclude our journey through the Forum of Augustus, we are left with a profound sense of the man who remade Rome. Augustus didn't just build a square; he built a legacy. …
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What is Forum of Augustus?
Forum of Augustus is a place in 몬티 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 몬티 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 17 min 36 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.8942, 12.4867 |
| Last updated |
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