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Forum of Trajan

The Forum of Trajan (Forum Traiani) or Trajan’s Forum was a vast complex of different buildings ordered to be constructed by Emperor Trajan sometime between AD 105 and 107. It was located across from the Forum of Augustus. It measured approximately 280m (920ft) by 190m (620ft) and covered an area of 25 acres (10 ha). It was the […]

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Roman ruins – Rome

Locations, Landmarks & Geography

The rich history of the Roman civilization means that not only did they dominate the ancient world, but they also continue to leave a footprint on our world today. From architecture, law, culture and religion to philosophy and engineering, the Romans left a lot behind. We can still see remnants of their masterful engineering feats

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