40 BC - The Republic of Rome. Things are pretty shaky at the best of times, what with the roaring politics, the constant striving to extend the borders, and of course the weekly riot in the forum. But why let all that get you down? Those are very human problems, after all, and who's to say all the citizens of Rome are human?
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Without the homes of the wealthy, the domus, and those of the common man, the insulae, Rome could hardly call itself a city. From the large dwellings to the shop/home combination of most insulae, the dwellings and the streets between them provide the essential element of any civilization; its people.
The largest hippodrome in Rome, the Circus Maximus is the centre of chariot racing in the city. Located between the Aventine and Palatine hills, the stadium can hold more than enough spectators who gather to watch the races whenever possible.
Cloaca Maxima, the great drain of Rome. This old sewer was built to drain the marshy land between the seven hills, and still exists as a means to send waste on its way to the Tiber. Fed by the run-offs of fountains and the streets, this large sewage system is constantly flowing; the perfect place to dispose of a body or two.
The centre of social life in Rome, the Forum Romanum! This city centre has played host to games and festivals, to parades and even stirring political speeches. There's always something going on in the Forum; even if it doesn't seem like much at all.
The Basilicas are practically essential to the life of the forum; set directly across from each other, the Basilica Julia and Basilica Aemelia house most of the commercial interests of Rome's largest forum. Shops, money-lenders and the all important arm of the law reside beneath the roofs of these large and impressive structures.
The Forum is home to many temples, to gods of the traditional Roman religion and even a few Hellenic ones that have gained enough worth in the eyes of the Republic. However, not every deity was lucky enough to get a temple in the Forum; only and only those of great importance had structures as impressive as Jupiter and Saturn.
This grand wooden structure provides the perfect vantage point for gladiatorial fights and other events. Its two halves are rotatable, and can divide the amphitheater in to two separate theaters or one larger arena. But beware! Seats to the matches are limited; better make sure you have a ticket, or you won't be allowed to watch the fun and games.
The Campus Martius is located outside the traditional boundaries of the Pomerium; it's located between the hills Quirinal and Capitoline, and a bend in the river Tiber. This river is the life of Rome, providing the people with water and a convenient way to dispose of waste.
If anything could break the Roman tradition of temporary theatrical venues, it would be the appeal of Greek Theatre. While theatre was not respectable to the populace, they sure couldn't get enough of it; so it was only a matter of time before the first stone theatre was built. It follows the Greek design, and is decorated with the best artworks of the Republic. However the theatre's main focus is that of a temple, dedicated to Venus Victrix; who probably enjoyed the opening festivities described as "the most gorgeous and magnificent known in the memory of man".
Built by Gaius Flaminius Nepos, this large circuit was never meant to rival the grand Circus Maximus. Games, races and events were held within it's space; but it was also used for other events, such as festivals and public markets. Even assemblies were held within the Circus, showing just how multi-purpose the area ended up being, rather than simply confined to a history of holding races.
Essentially the embassy house of Rome, the Villa Publica accepted foreign ambassadors who were not permitted inside the walls of Rome proper. Here audiences were held, as well as the brunt of the organizational work around the triumph parades of the generals.
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