The Imperial Forums are a series of monumental fora (public squares) constructed in Rome over a period of one and a half centuries, between 46 BC and 113 AD. These forums were the center of the Roman Empire's political, religious, and economic life, built by successive
emperors to supplement the original Roman Forum.
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Walking The Roman Form - Part Two
Carrying on from the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina we walk along the Basilica Aemilia
The Imperial Fora (Fori Imperiali in Italian) are a series of monumental fora (public squares), constructed in Rome over a period of one and a half centuries, between 46 BC and 113 AD. The fora were the center of the Roman Republic and of the Roman Empire.
The Forum of Nerva also known as the Forum Transitorium was commissioned by Emperor Domitian and completed by his successor, Nerva, it was constructed between AD 85 and 97.
The Basilica Aemilia was one of the most important public buildings in the Roman Forum. Built in 179 BC by the censors Marcus Aemilius Lepidus and Marcus Fulvius Nobilior, it was used for business, legal matters, and as a meeting place.
The basilica was rebuilt several times, most notably by Augustus, and was known for its architectural grandeur and marble decoration.
The Tempio della Pace, or Temple of Peace, was built in 75 AD by Emperor Vespasian to celebrate the conquest of Jerusalem and the end of the Jewish War. It was one of the most important and richly decorated temples in ancient Rome,
housing treasures and artworks from the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. The temple also served as a public museum and library.
The Forum of Caesar, also known as Forum Caesaris, was the first of the Imperial Forums to be constructed in Rome. Built by Julius Caesar in 46 BC, it was designed as an extension to the Roman Forum and served as a public space for political,
religious, and commercial activities. The forum included the Temple of Venus Genetrix, dedicated to the goddess Venus, the mythical ancestor of the Julian family.
The Foro di Augusto, or Forum of Augustus, was the second of the Imperial Forums to be built in Rome. Constructed by Emperor Augustus in 2 BC, it was dedicated to Mars Ultor (Mars the Avenger) and served as a monumental public space for political,
religious, and social activities. The forum was designed to celebrate Augustus' victory at the Battle of Philippi and to honor the god Mars.
Trajan's Forum is the largest and most impressive of the Imperial Forums in Rome. Built by Emperor Trajan and designed by the architect Apollodorus of Damascus, it was inaugurated in 112 AD.
The forum was dedicated to Trajan's victory in the Dacian Wars and included Trajan's Market and Trajan's Column, which commemorates his military campaigns.
