Rome is truly the synthesis of the entire ancient world: the arches and domes derived from the Etruscans, the column styles from the Greeks, the obelisks from the Egyptians. The word obelisk comes from the Greek word Obelos meaning ‘skewer, a petrified sunray’ and was used as a sundial by measuring the length of theContinue reading “The Obelisks of Rome”
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Forum of Peace
In 70-75 AD. at the end of the civil wars for the succession to the Empire and the bloody repression of the Jewish revolt, the Emperor Vespasian built a sanctuary dedicated to Peace called the Forum of Peace consisting of a large square with porticoes. The complex became part of the five Imperial Forums, theContinue reading “Forum of Peace”
Inside the Pyramid of Rome
Pyramid is a greek word meaning ‘fire-shaped’. Its architecure was introduced in Rome after the conquest of Egypt in 31 BC and the arrival to Rome of Cleopatra. The Romans were fascinated by this ancient and advanced civilization and an Egyptian fashion spread out, especially in the capital. Roman women walked around showing Egyptian haircuts and wearing eastern jewellery whereasContinue reading “Inside the Pyramid of Rome”
Maurizio Rome Guide 