It was called the "cattle field" during the Middle Ages, when it was covered by centuries of debris. Carlo Fea began excavating it centuries after interest in it was revived by Urban V's departure fro
It was called the "cattle field" during the Middle Ages, when it was covered by centuries of debris. Carlo Fea began excavating it centuries after interest in it was revived by Urban V's departure from Avignon. The Senate House here today is a Fascist reconstruction put up in the 1930s, which bears little resemblance to the original Curia. It contains, among much else, the Column of Phocis, Temple of Concordia, Tabularium, Regia, Basilica Aemilia, Rostra, and Arch of Titus. For 10 points, name this center of commerce, business, and government of ancient Rome.
It was called the "cattle field" during the Middle Ages, when it was covered by centuries of debris.
Roman {Forum} [or {Forum} Romanum; or {Forum} Magnum]