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  • Rome. Italy. View of the monolithic Corinthian column pronaos and flight of steps of the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina in the Roman Forum. Built in 141 and dedicated by Emperor Antoninus Pius to his deceased wife, the temple is one of better preserved building in the Forum. The temple was converted into the church of San Lorenzo in Miranda in the 12th century; however it kept its original columned portico. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-044.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the monolithic Corinthian column pronaos and flight of steps of the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina in the Roman Forum. Built in 141 and dedicated by Emperor Antoninus Pius to his deceased wife, the temple is one of better preserved building in the Forum. The temple was converted into the church of San Lorenzo in Miranda in the 12th century; however it kept its original columned portico. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-021.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of crowds of people tourists at the Roman Forum walking towards the Arch of Titus. The Arch of Titus is Rome’s oldest triumphal Arch and was erected in 81 AD by Domitian after the death of the emperor Titus to honour his victory (Titus) in Judean War. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-019.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of re-erected columns of the monumental Temple of Venus and Roma complex at the Roman Forum. The Temple was originally designed by philhellene emperor Hadrian and construction started around 126 AD to a Greek plan and is the largest of Imperial Rome’s temples. It was burnt in 306 AD and rebuilt and modified by emperor Maxentius whose restored work is mainly what you see today. The vast Temple had double rows of 22 marble Corinthian columns on its long sides and three rows of ten columns on its short sides. It had back to back shrines in its centre.  The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-004.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Temple of Saturn dating from 42 BC with eight of its un-fluted granite columns dating at the Roman forum. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-062.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Temple of Saturn dating from 42 BC with eight of its surviving un-fluted granite columns at the Roman forum. The columns, 11 metres high with part of the entablature are part of the pronaos of the Temple.  To the right are the three remaining columns of the Temple of Vespasian completed in 87 AD. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-059.tif
  • The Temple of Saturn on left and the Roman Forum, Rome, Italy. The Temple of Saturn dates from 42 BC and has eight of its surviving un-fluted granite columns. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-055.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Temple of Saturn dating from 42 BC with eight of its surviving un-fluted granite columns at the Roman forum. The columns, 11 metres high with part of the entablature are part of the pronaos of the Temple. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-058.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the 4th century AD circular Temple of Romulus at the Roman Forum. The green bronze doors have survived in place since the 4th century. The building at some stage was converted into the church of Santi Cosma e Damiano which helped its preservation. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-051.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the monolithic Corinthian column pronaos and flight of steps of the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina in the Roman Forum. Built in 141 and dedicated by Emperor Antoninus Pius to his deceased wife, the temple is one of better preserved building in the Forum. The temple was converted into the church of San Lorenzo in Miranda in the 12th century; however it kept its original columned portico. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-041.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the white marble triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus (Arco di Settimio Severo) at the northeast end of the Roman Forum. It was erected in 203 AD to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the emperor’s accession. The reliefs on the arch depict scenes from two decisive and triumphal Persian campaigns. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-036.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of carvings, sculptural details and reliefs of the white marble triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus (Arco di Settimio Severo) at the northeast end of the Roman Forum. It was erected in 203 AD to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the emperor’s accession. The reliefs on the arch depict scenes from two decisive and triumphal Persian campaigns. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-033.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the underside and carvings, sculptural details and reliefs of the white marble triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus (Arco di Settimio Severo) at the northeast end of the Roman Forum. It was erected in 203 AD to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the emperor’s accession. The reliefs on the arch depict scenes from two decisive and triumphal Persian campaigns. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-031.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the monolithic Corinthian column pronaos and flight of steps of the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina in the Roman Forum. Built in 141 and dedicated by Emperor Antoninus Pius to his deceased wife, the temple is one of better preserved building in the Forum. The temple was converted into the church of San Lorenzo in Miranda in the 12th century; however it kept its original columned portico. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-023.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of crowds of people tourists at the Roman Forum walking towards the Arch of Titus. The Arch of Titus is Rome’s oldest triumphal Arch and was erected in 81 AD by Domitian after the death of the emperor Titus to honour his victory (Titus) in Judean War. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-018.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the monolithic Corinthian column pronaos and flight of steps of the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina in the Roman Forum. Built in 141 and dedicated by Emperor Antoninus Pius to his deceased wife, the temple is one of better preserved building in the Forum. The temple was converted into the church of San Lorenzo in Miranda in the 12th century; however it kept its original columned portico. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-006.tif
  • The Temple of Saturn on left and the Roman Forum, Rome, Italy. The Temple of Saturn dates from 42 BC and has eight of its surviving un-fluted granite columns. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-056.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Temple of Saturn dating from 42 BC with eight of its surviving un-fluted granite columns at the Roman forum. To the left are the three remaining columns of the Temple of Vespasian completed in 87 AD.  The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-057.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the 4th century AD circular Temple of Romulus at the Roman Forum. The green bronze doors have survived in place since the 4th century. The building at some stage was converted into the church of Santi Cosma e Damiano which helped its preservation. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-052.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the 4th century AD circular Temple of Romulus at the Roman Forum. The green bronze doors have survived in place since the 4th century. The building at some stage was converted into the church of Santi Cosma e Damiano which helped its preservation. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-050.tif
  • Rome. Italy. Close-up view of an egg and dart architectural fragment at the Roman Forum. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-049.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the monolithic Corinthian column pronaos and flight of steps of the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina in the Roman Forum. Built in 141 and dedicated by Emperor Antoninus Pius to his deceased wife, the temple is one of better preserved building in the Forum. The temple was converted into the church of San Lorenzo in Miranda in the 12th century; however it kept its original columned portico. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-043.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View past an egg and dart architectural fragment to the monolithic Corinthian column pronaos and flight of steps of the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina in the Roman Forum. Built in 141 and dedicated by Emperor Antoninus Pius to his deceased wife, the temple is one of better preserved building in the Forum. The temple was converted into the church of San Lorenzo in Miranda in the 12th century; however it kept its original columned portico. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-040.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View past an egg and dart architectural fragment of the white marble triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus (Arco di Settimio Severo) at the northern end of the Roman Forum. The Arch was erected in 203 AD to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the emperor’s accession. The reliefs on the arch depict scenes from two decisive Persian campaigns. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-038.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of carvings, sculptural details and reliefs of the white marble triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus (Arco di Settimio Severo) at the northeast end of the Roman Forum. It was erected in 203 AD to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the emperor’s accession. The reliefs on the arch depict scenes from two decisive and triumphal Persian campaigns. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-034.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of carvings, sculptural details and reliefs of the white marble triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus (Arco di Settimio Severo) at the northeast end of the Roman Forum. It was erected in 203 AD to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the emperor’s accession. The reliefs on the arch depict scenes from two decisive and triumphal Persian campaigns. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-035.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of carvings, sculptural details and reliefs of the white marble triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus (Arco di Settimio Severo) at the northeast end of the Roman Forum. It was erected in 203 AD to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the emperor’s accession. The reliefs on the arch depict scenes from two decisive and triumphal Persian campaigns. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-032.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the white marble triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus (Arco di Settimio Severo) at the northeast end of the Roman Forum. It was erected in 203 AD to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the emperor’s accession. The reliefs on the arch depict scenes from two decisive and triumphal Persian campaigns. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-029.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the white marble triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus (Arco di Settimio Severo) at the northeast end of the Roman Forum. It was erected in 203 AD to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the emperor’s accession. The reliefs on the arch depict scenes from two decisive and triumphal Persian campaigns. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-027.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the monolithic Corinthian column pronaos and flight of steps of the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina in the Roman Forum. Built in 141 and dedicated by Emperor Antoninus Pius to his deceased wife, the temple is one of better preserved building in the Forum. The temple was converted into the church of San Lorenzo in Miranda in the 12th century; however it kept its original columned portico. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-025.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the monolithic Corinthian column pronaos and flight of steps of the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina in the Roman Forum. Built in 141 and dedicated by Emperor Antoninus Pius to his deceased wife, the temple is one of better preserved building in the Forum. The temple was converted into the church of San Lorenzo in Miranda in the 12th century; however it kept its original columned portico. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-024.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the monolithic Corinthian column pronaos and flight of steps of the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina in the Roman Forum. Built in 141 and dedicated by Emperor Antoninus Pius to his deceased wife, the temple is one of better preserved building in the Forum. The temple was converted into the church of San Lorenzo in Miranda in the 12th century; however it kept its original columned portico. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-022.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of crowds of people tourists at the Roman Forum walking towards the Arch of Titus. The Arch of Titus is Rome’s oldest triumphal Arch and was erected in 81 AD by Domitian after the death of the emperor Titus to honour his victory (Titus) in Judean War. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-020.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View at the Roman Forum of the Triumphal Arch of Titus which spans the stone paved ancient road Via Sacra. The Arch of Titus is Rome’s oldest triumphal Arch and was erected in 81 AD by Domitian after the death of the emperor Titus to honour his victory (Titus) in Judean War. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-017.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View at the Roman Forum of the Triumphal Arch of Titus which spans the stone paved ancient road Via Sacra. The Arch of Titus is Rome’s oldest triumphal Arch and was erected in 81 AD by Domitian after the death of the emperor Titus to honour his victory (Titus) in Judean War. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-016.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of re-erected columns of the monumental Temple of Venus and Roma complex at the Roman Forum. The Temple was originally designed by philhellene emperor Hadrian and construction started around 126 AD to a Greek plan and is the largest of Imperial Rome’s temples. It was burnt in 306 AD and rebuilt and modified by emperor Maxentius whose restored work is mainly what you see today. The vast Temple had double rows of 22 marble Corinthian columns on its long sides and three rows of ten columns on its short sides. It had back to back shrines in its centre.  The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-015.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of people tourists walking along stone paved Via Sacra at the Roman Forum which is Rome's oldest road. In the background is the Temple of Castor and Pollux with its remaining three tall columns supporting the entablature.  The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-011.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the monolithic Corinthian column pronaos and flight of steps of the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina in the Roman Forum. Built in 141 and dedicated by Emperor Antoninus Pius to his deceased wife, the temple is one of better preserved building in the Forum. The temple was converted into the church of San Lorenzo in Miranda in the 12th century; however it kept its original columned portico. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-009.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the white marble triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus (Arco di Settimio Severo) at the northeast end of the Roman Forum. It was erected in 203 AD to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the emperor’s accession. The reliefs on the arch depict scenes from two decisive and triumphal Persian campaigns. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-007.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of crowds of people tourists at the Roman Forum walking towards the Arch of Titus. The Arch of Titus is Rome’s oldest triumphal Arch and was erected in 81 AD by Domitian after the death of the emperor Titus to honour his victory (Titus) in Judean War. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-005.tif
  • The Temple of Saturn on left and the Roman Forum, Rome, Italy. The Temple of Saturn dates from 42 BC and has eight of its surviving un-fluted granite columns. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-001.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Temple of Saturn dating from 42 BC with eight of its un-fluted granite columns dating at the Roman forum. In the background is the white marble triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus (Arco di Settimio Severo) was erected in 203 AD to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the emperor’s accession. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-061.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of the three monumental barrel vaulted niches and arches of the Basilica of Constantine and Maxentius at the Roman Forum. These are from the north aisle of the basilica which was 100 metre long and completed by Constantine in the 4th century AD. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-053.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the monolithic Corinthian column pronaos and flight of steps of the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina in the Roman Forum. Built in 141 and dedicated by Emperor Antoninus Pius to his deceased wife, the temple is one of better preserved building in the Forum. The temple was converted into the church of San Lorenzo in Miranda in the 12th century; however it kept its original columned portico. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-042.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the romantic ruins at the northern end of the Roman Forum. To the right is the white marble triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus, centre background are the three columns of the Temple of Vespasian, centre foreground is the Column of Phocas, and on the far left is the Temple of Saturn with eight of its surviving un-fluted granite columns. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-030.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the white marble triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus (Arco di Settimio Severo) at the northeast end of the Roman Forum. It was erected in 203 AD to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the emperor’s accession. The reliefs on the arch depict scenes from two decisive and triumphal Persian campaigns. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-028.tif
  • Rome. Italy. Elevated view of the central section of the Roman forum. To the left are the monolithic Corinthian column pronaos and flight of steps of the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina. In centre is the circular Temple of Romulus. To the right two of the three monumental barrel vaulted niches and arches of the Basilica of Constantine and Maxentius. In the foreground are the courtyard ruins of the House of the Vestal Virgins, lined with mostly headless statues.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-010.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the 17th century church of Santi Luca e Martina with Baroque façade adjacent the Roman Forum.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-068.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the 17th century church of Santi Luca e Martina with Baroque façade adjacent the Roman Forum.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-066.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the romantic ruins of the Roman Forum which was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome. In the middle foreground is the Temple of Saturn and eight of its un-fluted granite columns, to the left are the remaining three high columns of the Temple of Vespasian and behind is the white marble triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus (Arco di Settimio Severo) was erected in 203 AD to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the emperor’s accession.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-060.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the ruins of the temple of the goddess Vesta at the Roman forum.  Originally dating from 191 BC, the construction seen today is from the 4th century AD. The elegant small round marble temple is set on a high platform which once was surrounded by a ring of twenty Corinthian columns on plinths. The temple stands beside the house of Vestal Vigins.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-047.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the romantic ruins of the Roman Forum which was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.  Middle right of frame is the Temple of Castor and Pollux with its remaining three tall columns supporting the entablature. Middle right of frame is the monolithic Corinthian column pronaos and flight of steps of the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-014.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the romantic ruins of the Roman Forum which was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome. In the middle foreground is the Temple of Saturn and eight of its un-fluted granite columns, to the left are the remaining three high columns of the Temple of Vespasian and behind is the white marble triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus (Arco di Settimio Severo) was erected in 203 AD to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the emperor’s accession.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-012.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the 17th century church of Santi Luca e Martina with Baroque façade adjacent the Roman Forum.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-067.tif
  • Roman Forum. Rome. Italy
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-063.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the modern Bronze copy of the ancient statue of Roman Emperor Trajan along via dei fori imperial.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-054.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the ruins of the temple of the goddess Vesta at the Roman forum.  Originally dating from 191 BC, the construction seen today is from the 4th century AD. The elegant small round marble temple is set on a high platform which once was surrounded by a ring of twenty Corinthian columns on plinths. The temple stands beside the house of Vestal Vigins.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-048.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the few remains of the Basilica Aemilia and the restored Curia at the Roman forum.  The Basilica was built in 179 BC and served as a both a market and law court. It was destroyed by fire in the 5th century AD. In the background is the Curia, the former senate house which has been reconstructed to the appearance it had under Diocletian 283 AD.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-046.tif
  • Rome. Italy.  View of the Temple of Castor and Pollux with its remaining three tall columns supporting the entablature. Originally constructed in the 5th century what is seen today is of the reconstruction in 6 AD. The temple was built to honour the twin brothers Castor and Pollux, sons of the Greek God Zeus. The Roman Forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-045.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the Column of Phocas and the white marble triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus at the Roman Forum.  Built in 608 AD, the tall Corinthian column was the last monument to be erected in the forum. The Arch of Septimius Severus (Arco di Settimio Severo) was erected in 203 AD to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the emperor’s accession.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-039.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of Latin inscriptions on an ancient marble block at the Roman Forum.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-026.tif
  • The Roman Forum which was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome. In the middle foreground is the Temple of Saturn and eight of its un-fluted granite columns, to the left are the remaining three high columns of the Temple of Vespasian and behind is the white marble triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus (Arco di Settimio Severo) was erected in 203 AD to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the emperor’s accession.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-013.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the ruins of the once bustling heart of ancient Rome, the Roman Forum, with the Arch of Titus in the middle of frame and the Colosseum in the background.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-008.tif
  • The Roman Forum which was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome. In the middle foreground is the Temple of Saturn and eight of its un-fluted granite columns, to the left are the remaining three high columns of the Temple of Vespasian and behind is the white marble triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus (Arco di Settimio Severo) was erected in 203 AD to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the emperor’s accession.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-002.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of the ruins of the once bustling heart of ancient Rome, the Roman Forum, with the Arch of Titus in the middle of frame and the Colosseum in the background.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-003.tif
  • Rome. Italy. View of ornate floral carvings on an ancient marble block at the Roman Forum.
    Roman_Fourm_Rome_Italy-037.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. Panoramic view of the intact south side honey coloured stone façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_010.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of arched entry that leads to the first level of seating at the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_037.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of arched entry that leads to the first level of seating at the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_035.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the honey coloured façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_014.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the honey coloured façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_013.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the intact south side honey coloured stone façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_001.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the sleepy agricultural town of El Jem famous for its magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_044.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the arched corridor that circled the inside of magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_042.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a tunnel directly underneath the arena of magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. The underground chambers held animals, gladiators and prisoners before they were lifted up to the arena to suffer their unfortunate fate. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_033.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. South to North view of vast elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_026.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the first level row of seats of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the intact honey coloured façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the intact south side honey coloured stone façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the honey coloured façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the honey coloured façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. West to East view of vast elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the intact south side honey coloured stone façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the sleepy agricultural town of El Jem famous for its magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. Partial view through an archway of the elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the arched corridor that circled the inside of magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the arched corridor that circled the inside of magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the arched corridor that circled the inside of magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of arched entry that leads to the first level of seating at the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of arched entry that leads to the first level of seating at the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_038.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. Partial view of the elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a small chamber directly underneath the arena of magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. The underground chambers held animals, gladiators and prisoners before they were lifted up to the arena to suffer their unfortunate fate. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a small chamber directly underneath the arena of magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. The underground chambers held animals, gladiators and prisoners before they were lifted up to the arena to suffer their unfortunate fate. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a chamber or tunnel directly underneath the arena of magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. The underground chambers held animals, gladiators and prisoners before they were lifted up to the arena to suffer their unfortunate fate. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. South to North view of vast elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. South to North view of vast elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. North to South view of vast elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. Panoramic south view of vast elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the first level row of seats of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • El Jem. Tunisia. West to East view of vast elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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