Forum - Ostia Flashcards
1
Q
When?
A
117-138
2
Q
What was the square surrounded by?
A
Four major public buildings
3
Q
What was at the north end?
A
The capitolium
4
Q
What was at the south end?
A
Temple of Rome and Augustus
5
Q
Where was the curia?
A
North-west
6
Q
Where was the Basilica?
A
Towards the south east
7
Q
How could pedestrians enter?
A
North and south
8
Q
What road ran through the square?
A
Decumanus maximus
9
Q
What is the square covered in?
A
Concrete
10
Q
What porticoes are in the west and east sides?
A
Hadrianic
11
Q
What are the hadrianic porticoes made out of?
A
Granite … granite columns
12
Q
What is the pavement?
A
Marble
13
Q
The forum also had a alter of _________.
A
‘Alter of Concoredia’
14
Q
When was the alter used?
A
Wedding ceremonies
15
Q
What can be accessed from the north-east portico?
A
Three rooms and a staircase
