The columns of the Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum

Le colonne del tempio di Saturno nel Foro Romano

The columns of the Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum
The Temple of Saturn (Latin: Templum Saturni) was an ancient Roman temple dedicated to Saturn, the god of agriculture and wealth. It was located at the foot of the Capitoline Hill, in the western part of the Roman Forum. Its construction dates back to the 5th century BC, but the building we see today dates mainly from the period of the Roman Republic, with some modifications made over the following centuries.
The temple was known for its rich decoration and the famous statue of Saturn inside. The statue of Saturn was traditionally tied and during the Saturnalia festival, which took place in December, the rope was symbolically loosened to represent the release of restrictions.
The current structure of the temple is very partial, with only some remains of the columns and foundations. However, some original columns are still standing, giving an idea of ​​the size and elegance of the building. The ancient part of the Temple of Saturn has been integrated with some later reconstructions, and the exact appearance of the temple has been the subject of debate among archaeologists.
Il Foro Romano, in cui si trova il Tempio di Saturno, è una delle zone archeologiche più importanti e visitate di Roma, offrendo ai visitatori una visione affascinante della vita nella Roma antica attraverso i suoi templi, basiliche, e strutture pubbliche.

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Le colonne del tempio di Saturno nel Foro Romano

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The Roman Forum (in Latin Forum Romanum, although the Romans more often referred to it as Forum Magnum or simply Forum) is an archaeological area of ​​Rome enclosed between the Palatine, the Capitoline Hill, Via dei Fori Imperiali and the Colosseum, made up of the stratification of the remains of those buildings and monuments from heterogeneous eras that for much of the ancient history of Rome represented the political, legal, religious and economic centre of the city of Rome, as well as the nerve centre of the entire Roman civilisation.
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The columns of the Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum – Les colonnes du Temple de Saturne dans le Forum Romain – Las columnas del Templo de Saturno en el Foro Romano – As colunas do Templo de Saturno no Fórum Romano – Die Säulen des Saturntempels im Forum Romanum – Các cột của Đền thờ Sao Thổ trong Diễn đàn La Mã – 罗马广场土星神庙的柱子 – フォロ・ロマーノのサトゥルヌス神殿の柱

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The Colosseum: An Iconic Symbol of Ancient Rome

Il Colosseo: un iconico simbolo di Roma Antica

The Colosseum: An Iconic Symbol of Ancient Rome.
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is one of the most iconic and recognisable monuments in the world. Located in the heart of Rome, Italy, this impressive amphitheatre has a fascinating history and timeless beauty that attracts visitors from all over the world. In this article, we will explore the history, architecture and cultural significance of the Colosseum.
The Colosseum was built during the time of the Roman Empire and is one of the largest amphitheatres ever built. Its construction began in 70-72 AD under Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty and was completed in 80 AD under his son, Emperor Titus. This grand amphitheater could seat up to 80,000 spectators and was used for a variety of public events, including gladiatorial games, theatrical performances, mock naval battles and other spectacles.
Its troubled history includes fires, earthquakes and looting, but the Colosseum has withstood the passage of centuries and has remained standing, a witness to the ages and transformations of the city of Rome. In the Middle Ages, it was used as a stone quarry for the construction of other buildings, but today it is a symbol of great historical and cultural importance.
The architecture of the Colosseum is an extraordinary example of Roman ingenuity. The amphitheater is mainly built of travertine stone, with an elliptical structure that measures approximately 189 meters in length, 156 meters in width and reaches a height of over 48 meters. The exterior façade was adorned with Doric, Ionic and Corinthian columns, which helped give the Colosseum a majestic elegance.
Inside, the stands were divided into different sections reserved for different social classes. The central section was reserved for the Roman elite, while the lower classes occupied the higher sections. The central part of the arena hosted the spectacular gladiatorial performances, battles between wild beasts and other shows. The arena was actually a wooden platform covered with sand, which could be raised to reveal the underground cells where gladiators and animals were prepared for performances.
The Colosseum is a symbol of Roman architectural ingenuity and the importance of games and entertainment in Roman society. It is also an important historical and tourist site, attracting millions of visitors from around the world each year. In 1980, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and was included among the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.
In addition to its historical importance, the Colosseum is a place of profound cultural and emotional significance for the Italian people. It is a symbol of national pride and the ancient grandeur of Rome.

In conclusion, the Colosseum remains an icon of ancient Rome, an extraordinary monument that tells the story of the Roman Empire and its cultural legacy. Its magnificence and fascinating history make it a must-see for anyone visiting the Eternal City.
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Il Colosseo: un iconico simbolo di Roma Antica

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The Colosseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre or simply as Amphitheatrum, is the largest amphitheatre in the world, located in the centre of the city of Rome. Able to hold an estimated 50,000 to 75,000 spectators, it is the most important Roman amphitheatre, as well as the most impressive monument of ancient Rome that has come down to us, known throughout the world as a symbol of the city of Rome and one of the symbols of Italy.
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The Colosseum: an iconic symbol of Ancient Rome – Le Colisée : un symbole emblématique de la Rome antique – El Coliseo: un símbolo icónico de la Antigua Roma – O Coliseu: um símbolo icônico da Roma Antiga – Das Kolosseum: ein ikonisches Symbol des antiken Roms – Đấu trường La Mã: biểu tượng mang tính biểu tượng của La Mã cổ đại – 罗马斗兽场:古罗马的标志性象征 – コロッセオ: 古代ローマの象徴的なシンボル

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A glimpse of the Flavian Amphitheatre, the Colosseum, in Rome

Uno scorcio dell'Anfiteatro Flavio, il Colosseo, a Roma

A glimpse of the Flavian Amphitheater, the Colosseum, in Rome.
A few months ago I was in Rome for an errand and I took the classic tourist tour of the many attractions that the capital of Italy offers.
The most famous of all, perhaps, and one of the symbols of the city is the Colosseum.
This is a deliberately partial shot of the exterior.

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Uno scorcio dell'Anfiteatro Flavio, il Colosseo, a Roma

Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 24-50.

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Here's where the Colosseum is located:

The Colosseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre or simply as Amphitheatrum, is the largest amphitheatre in the world, located in the centre of the city of Rome. Able to hold an estimated 50,000 to 75,000 spectators, it is the most important Roman amphitheatre, as well as the most impressive monument of ancient Rome that has come down to us, known throughout the world as a symbol of the city of Rome and one of the symbols of Italy.
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A glimpse of the Flavian Amphitheater, the Colosseum, the famous monument of Rome – Un aperçu de l’Amphithéâtre Flavien, du Colisée, le célèbre monument de Rome – Un vistazo al Anfiteatro Flavio, el Coliseo y el famoso monumento de Roma – Um vislumbre do Anfiteatro Flaviano, do Coliseu, o famoso monumento de Roma – Ein Blick auf das flavische Amphitheater, das Kolosseum, das berühmte Denkmal Roms – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua về Nhà hát vòng tròn Flavian, Đấu trường La Mã, tượng đài nổi tiếng của Rome – 一睹弗拉维安露天剧场、罗马斗兽场、罗马著名古迹的风采 – フラウィウス円形劇場、コロッセオ、ローマの有名な記念碑を垣間見る

The Faun of Pompeii, an exceptional statue

fauno di pompei

The Faun of Pompeii is probably one of the most famous bronze statues in the world.
It gives its name to the House of the same name (called precisely the House of the Faun) and represents a dancing satyr.

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The House of the Faun is a Roman house, buried during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 and rediscovered following the archaeological excavations of ancient Pompeii: it is one of the largest homes in the city and owes its name to a bronze statue, depicting a satyr, placed in the impluvium. It occupies almost entirely the Insula 12 of Regio VI.
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The Faun of Pompeii, an exceptional statue – Le Faune de Pompéi, une statue exceptionnelle – El Fauno de Pompeya, una estatua excepcional – O Fauno de Pompéia, uma estátua excepcional – Der Faun von Pompeji, eine außergewöhnliche Statue – Faun of Pompeii, một bức tượng đặc biệt – 庞贝的农牧神,一座非凡的雕像 – ポンペイの牧神、並外れた像

Mayan ruins at Coba site in Mexico

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The Mayan ruins at the site of Cobà in Mexico.
Back from vacation in Mexico I couldn't help but start posting photos.
So much history beyond the sea.
These are the ruins of Coba, a place yet to be discovered and revealed (we preferred this site to the more famous Chichen Itza because we were told that now there, to preserve the ruins, they don't allow tourists to wander around too much and especially to climb to the top of the pyramids).

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coba

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Cobá is an archaeological site built by the Maya civilization located in the state of Quintana Roo in Mexico. It is located approximately 90 km east of the Mayan site of Chichén Itzá and 44 km northwest of the site of Tulum. Cobá is located around two lagoons. There are several sacbés that run east on the Caribbean coast and the longest covers over 100 km distance going west to the site of Yaxuná. The site has several large pyramids, the largest of which is in the Nohoch Mul pyramid group, which is 42 meters high.
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The Mayan ruins at the Coba site in Mexico – Les ruines mayas du site de Coba au Mexique – Las ruinas mayas en el sitio de Cobá en México – As ruínas maias no sítio de Coba, no México – Die Maya-Ruinen am Standort Coba in Mexiko – Tàn tích của người Maya tại địa điểm Coba ở Mexico – 墨西哥科巴遗址的玛雅遗址 – メキシコのコバ遺跡にあるマヤ遺跡