Forum Romania

Oh hey, it's a forum. No, not an internet kind. Back in the day, forums were public gathering places. There were shops, you could meet your friends or business partners, or get some lunch. The Coliseum is just down the road so you could watch some games as well.

An overview.

Let's zoom in.

This was used both as a shopping center and a prevention against landslides.

A triumphal arch. The Romans built their arches with three walkways. The middle was large enough to march large groups of people through. When they brought back their conquered enemies, they wanted to make an impression.

It's a temple.

It's that temple from another direction. Aren't you riveted?

Yet another temple.

I thought of something to say. The bottom of this forum was covered in over 40 feet of dirt. It was used as a cow pasture, there was a church built on it, people just forgot about it. It wasn't until the 1970's that they began to excavate and restore it.


These were just cool shots.

I decided it was of great importance to show you this floor. I think I had something to say on it but I forget. Please, love this floor.

I'm so awesome at this photo thing. Look, you can almost tell they're people.
I'll give you some history on the Senate. Only men from the upperclass could be Senators. It didn't make you money but you also couldn't own a business. Lots of the Senators had secret partners though.

Vestal Virgins were women given some power. They even had a say in the Senate. If they lost their virginity before their 30-year service was up, they were buried alive.