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The Roman Forum (Plan)

Click on the dots to access the monuments. With the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra at Actium in 31 BC, Octavian, Caesar's adopted son and heir, was left undisputed ruler of Rome. Proclaimed Augustus four years later, he sought to build a capital worthy of the empire over which it ruled, boasting that he had "found Rome a city of brick and left it a...

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Trade in the Roman Empire

Trade in the Roman Empire was a complex and extensive network that played a pivotal role in connecting the diverse territories under Roman rule and beyond. The Roman Empire's well-developed infrastructure, advanced governance, and stable currency system facilitated the movement of goods, resources, and culture across vast distances, contributing to...

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Imperial Battle Map

An Imperial Battle Map is a visual representation that illustrates significant military engagements, conflicts, and battles that took place during the era of imperial rule in various civilizations. These maps provide a detailed overview of the strategies, movements, and outcomes of key battles, offering insights into the military history of empires...

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18 centuries of Roman Empire

1790 years, to be exact. The Roman Empire began in 338 BC, when the city of Rome (a republic) imposed its direct rule upon the former league of Latin cities. It ended in 1453, as the last Roman Emperor, Constantine XI, died defending the walls of New Rome against the Turks. Not to my knowledge has any other state had a continuous existence for this...

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150 BC Map of the World (Globe)

The concept of a "150 BC Map of the World (Globe)" refers to an imaginative reconstruction of what the world might have looked like during that time period. While actual maps or globes from 150 BC do not exist, historians and cartographers have attempted to create representations based on the knowledge and geographical understanding of the ancient ...

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Map of Roads in the Roman Empire

The Map of Roads in the Roman Empire stands as a testament to the engineering prowess and organizational acumen of one of history's most expansive and influential civilizations. Crafted with a blend of geographical accuracy and utilitarian purpose, these maps depicted an intricate network of roads that interconnected the far reaches of the Roman do...

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