The Roman ForumBy: Jordan Thomas and Amanda Turner

The Roman Forum was located in the center of Rome.

Where?

The Forum was the Roman version of the Greek Agora.

It had many uses, from being a general marketplace, a place for festivals, funerals, courts, business, politics, assemblies, and amusement.

Uses

Curia (Senate Building) Rostra (Speaker’s Platform) Temple of Saturn Temple of Vespian & Titus Temple of Castor & Pollux Temple of Antoninus and Faustina Temple of Vesta Temple of Divus Romulus Temple of Venus & Rome Temple of Caesar Arch of Septimus Severus Arch of Titus Regia (Home of rulers) Tabilarium (Records office) Tullianum (Prison) Basilica (Court) Public Baths Gemonian Stairs

Buildings and Structures

The Roman Forum Now

The Roman Forum Then

During the Republic, the Forum became the political and economic center of Rome. It was abandoned around the 4th century. During the Republic, the structures had the carving “SPQR” meaning Senatus Populus Que Romanus, which translates to ‘the Senate and the People of Rome’.

Roman Republic

The Roman Forum was the political, social, religious, and judicial center of the city. It was often called the “heart of ancient Rome” because the city was based around it and it was where people went to do their daily business.

Importance