Roman Forum
The Roman Forum
The ancient Roman Forum was the center of/for business, shopping, worship, meeting others, celebrating events, and entertainment
The ancient Roman Forum was located between the Palatine and Capitoline hills
The Roman Forum was built on an old swampy burial ground
Sometime in 600 B.C., an Etruscan king had a sewer built to drain the swampy land
He had a public square built and soon everyone came to the open-air markets
Open-Air Markets
The Roman Forum open-air markets were bustling with Romans
Fruit and vegetables were sold here
Greek pottery was sold at the open-air market
Trading took place throughout the open-air market
Roman Forum Roads and Buildings
The Via Sacra, Rome's oldest road, ran through the Roman Forum
Roman kings built elegant homes, shops, houses, and temples along the Via Sacra
The Forum evolved from mud huts to permanent stone structures
The Roman Forum became the center of Rome's religious, economic, and social activity
The Center of Rome
The Roman Forum became the center of Rome after it became a Republic (form of government )
Large buildings (public and government) were built around the Forum's open space
Romans built the Temple of Saturn in honor of their god
Roman riches were held in the Temple of Saturn
Public speeches were a common occurrence
The Roman Twelve Tablets were displayed at the Roman Forum
Public Spectacles
The Roman Forum became a place to watch public spectacles
Theatrical performances were held at the Forum
Athletic events were conducted in the Roman Forum
Roman Forum buildings were upgraded to stone, like marble (bricks were used before the use of stone)
Bronze statues were placed throughout the Roman Forum
Melanny G.
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