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.
Computer generated reconstruction of the basilica as it appeared under Augustus | |
Basilica Aemilia Shown in ancient Rome | |
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Location | Regio IV Templum Pacis |
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Coordinates | 41°53′33″N 12°29′10″E |
Type | Basilica |
History | |
Builder | Marcus Fulvius Nobilior |
Founded | 179 BC |
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