The Imperial Forum

Forum of Augustus (Forum Augustum) Dedicated in 2 BC, the Forum of Augustus had columned, two-storied porticos down each side. Statues in the courtyard depicted the genealogy of Augustus including both Julius Caesar and Aeneas.

Temple of Mars Ultor (In the Forum of Augustus) At the battle of Philippi, Octavian vowed that if he was victorious over the forces of Cassius and Brutus (leaders of the anti-Caesar faction who took part in his assassination) he would build a temple to Mars Ultor (Mars the Avenger).

Temple of Mars Ultor In the Forum of Augustus

Temple of Mars Ultor With the marble removed from the columns, you can see the brick beneath.

The Forum of Nerva (96-98 AD) A colonnade entrance to the Forum of Nerva, nicknamed Le Colonnacce or "those ugly columns". It is topped by the image of Minerva and includes a relief of women performing various domestic activities.

Trajan's Market (Mercatus Traiani) Built by Trajan between 100 and 112 AD next to the Forum of Trajan, the markets were separated by a tall wall. It was designed by Trajan's favorite architect, Apollodorus of Damascus and originally help five levels of shops.

Trajan's Market (Mercatus Traiani)