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                                                                Forum  The Roman Forum, known as Forum Romanum , was a site located at the center of the ancient city of Rome. Forum in ancient Rome is situated on low ground between the Palatine and Capitoline hills.  Historians believe people first began publicly meeting in the open-air Forum around 500 B.C., when the Roman Republic was founded. It is said to be the site of a battle between Romans and Sabines in the second half of the 8th century BCE. The marshy burial ground was first developed in the 7th century BCE,  growing over time to become the social , political and commercial hub of the Roman empire . It was the center of daily life in ancient Rome, the site of public gatherings, trials, elections and gladiatorial combat. It was 170* 250 meters in area.   Roman builders utilized naturally occurring materials, primarily stone, timber and marble during the construction of forum. The Roman Forum was “rediscovered” by archeolo
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                              Roman Civilization : COLOSSEUM                                                               Fig: Sketch of Colosseum The Colosseum stands as a symbol of the power , genius , and brutality of the Roman Empire. The Colosseum stands as a symbol of the power , genius , and brutality It is commonly known as the Flavian Amphitheatre , named after the dynasty of emperors that presided over its construction. It is commonly known as the Flavian Amphitheatre , named after the dynasty of emperors that presided over its construction. The Colosseum is generally regarded by Christians as a site of the martyrdom of large numbers of believers during the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire, as evidenced by Church history and tradition. During 6th Century Colosseum were also used as a  storehouse , church, cemetery and even a castle for nobility. Emperors used the Colosseum to entertain the public with free games. They symbolized prestige and power and