Forum of Trajan

Date: 106-112 CE
Image View Description: Exterior: View from SE end of Basilica Ulpia
Creator: Trajan, Emperor of Rome (Ancient Roman emperor, 53-117 CE)
Work Type: architecture
Style/Period: Imperial Roman
Culture: Ancient Roman
Location: Rome (Italy)
Notes: Built under Trajan as part of the Imperial fora, with spoils from his Dacian campaign. Also coeval with the Markets of Trajan just north of the Forum. Remains of Basilia Ulpia is visible and the Column of Trajan is still extant.
Image Source: Photography by Media Center for Art History, Department of Art History, Columbia University
Photographer: Gina Ciancone
Record ID: 1213_rome2012_trajansforum_vr_006


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