roman buildings

Theater of Pompey

First roman theater, contains Curia

Forum of Julius Caesar

In Roman Forum, built by Caesar

Forum of Augustus

Built by Augustus for him and family

Temple of Mars Ultor

“The avenger” built to remind people of war against Caesar’s assassins. Temple stood at the end of Forum of Augustus. Sculptures deified Caesar.

Mausoleum of Augustus

Built it for himself. His successors are buried there.

Ara Pacis

Altar of Peace. Symbol of Authoritarianism under Augustus. Was moved in recent centuries.

Tiberius’s Villa at Sperlonga

Water garden, elaborate structures, cave

Domus Aurea

Golden House, had artificial lake surrounded by buildings meant to represent cities

Arch of Titus

Built by Domitian to celebrate his brother and the triumph of Judaea

Colosseum

AKA Flavian Amphitheater. Paid for by money stolen from Jerusalem

Forum of Trajan

Built to celebrate Trajan’s triumph in Dacia. Largest of Imperial Fora

Trajan’s column

located in Forum, had lots of detail and friezes

Hadrian’s Wall

Separated North and South UK