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The Roman Forum
The Roman Forum is located in a valley that is between the Palatine hill and the Capitoline hill. It originally was a marsh, but the Romans drained the area and turned it into a center of political and social activity. The Forum was the marketplace of Rome and also the business district and civic center. It was expanded to include temples, a senate house and law courts. When the Roman Empire fell, the Forum became forgotten, buried and was used as a cattle pasture during the Middle Ages.
The Roman Forum is located in a valley that is between the Palatine hill and the Capitoline hill. It originally was a marsh, but the Romans drained the area and turned it into a center of political and social activity. The Forum was the marketplace of Rome and also the business district and civic center. It was expanded to include temples, a senate house and law courts. When the Roman Empire fell, the Forum became forgotten, buried and was used as a cattle pasture during the Middle Ages.
Picture taken looking at the Forum and the arch of Septimius Severus.
Much of the forum has been destroyed. Columns and stone blocks are all that remain of some temples. The arch of Titus and the arch of Septimius Severus still stand and are in good shape. Like many other ancient Roman buildings, stone blocks have been removed from the Forum and used to build nearby churches and palaces.
I hope you like the photo, please post any comments/suggestions that may be helpful towards improving the photo/myself as a photographer.
Many thanks,
Richard |
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Hi Richard, interesting note that describes this place, a shame that a lot of things have been destroyed by time and ages.
I like your POV and the way to caught this basilica between those columns.
Historical shot for sure :)
Hi Richard,
Wonderful note and many thanks for your comment about my picture :)
I like a lot the light here, your composition is just perfect!
Cheers,
Rossy
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