Basilica Aemilia

The Basilica Aemilia (Italian: Basilica Emilia) was a civil basilica in the Roman Forum, in Rome, Italy. Today only the plan and some rebuilt elements can be seen. The Basilica was 100 meters (328 ft) long and about 30 meters (98 ft) wide. Along the sides were two orders of 16 arches, and it was accessed through one of three entrances.

Basilica Aemilia
Computer generated reconstruction of the basilica as it appeared under Augustus
Basilica Aemilia
Shown in ancient Rome
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LocationRegio IV Templum Pacis
Coordinates41°53′33″N 12°29′10″E
TypeBasilica
History
BuilderMarcus Fulvius Nobilior
Founded179 BC
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