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Diocletian Column of Phocas

Posted in Historic Architecture with tags , , , , , , , on March 8, 2010 by Drogo

Imperial Diocletian Column of Phocas

Made for a Diocletian Statue in 2nd Century AD
Rededicated in 608 AD for Emperor Phocas
Famous for being the last addition made to the Forum by Romans

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Ruins of the Roman Forum

Posted in Historic Architecture with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on March 8, 2010 by Drogo

Ruins of the Roman Forum

These are some of the famous ruins of the Roman Forum in Rome, Italy. I used these sketches based on my memories and personal favorites.

Here is a basic map to show their relative locations.

Only a few columns remain for some of these historic buildings, but they represent past glory and eternal nostalgia. Here are notes on each of them.

1. Senate House Curia Julia – whole

2. Arch of Septimus Severus – whole

3. Temple of Saturn – 8 columns, gable

3. Temple of Vespasian – 3 columns, corner fascia

4. Diocletian Column of Phocas – whole

5. Temple of Vesta – 3 1/2 columns, wall

6. Temple of Gemini – 3 columns, fascia

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