Some More of Ancient Rome

In no particular order, here are a few more of the ancient Roman sites
The 1st picture is the Circus Maximus, located at the opposite site of the Palatine Hill from the Coliseum. This chariot race track dates initially to the 6th century BCE, but was rebuilt several times. It's current form is 621 meters long by 118 meters wide and could seat 150,000 spectators at its peak.
The 2nd picture is some of what's left of the Domus Aurea, Nero's golden mansion, located near what is now the coliseum but was then his private artificial lake.
The next 3 pictures are at the forum of Trajan which dates to the 2nd century CE. The 3rd picture looks at the piazza of forum with a few of the original marble pavers still in situ; the 4th has Trajan's Column; and the 5th has the remains of Trajan's market.
The 6th picture is of the remains of the portico of Octavia that was built by Augustus in his sister's name. Nearby were the Temples of Jupiter Stator and Juno Regina. Finally, just down the street was the Theater of Marcellus, Augustus'nephew. That is in the last picture.Les mer