Italy, Rome, Roman Forum - Arch of Titus

The Roman Forum, a central hub in ancient Rome, was a rectangular plaza surrounded by significant government buildings. It served as a marketplace and the center of public life, hosting processions, speeches, and trials. Located between the Palatine and Capitoline Hills, it housed important structures like the Regia and the Temple of Vesta. The Forum evolved over centuries, with contributions from leaders like Sula and Augustus. The Arch of Titus, built in 82 AD, commemorates Titus's victories, including the siege of Jerusalem. It features detailed reliefs and was restored in the 19th century.

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