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Circus of Maxentius overview The Circus of Maxentius sits along the Via Appia Antica, south of central Rome. Emperor Maxentius built this complex in the early 4th century AD. The site includes a chariot racing circus, an imperial...

House of Augustus overview The House of Augustus sits on Palatine Hill, above the Roman Forum. This residence belonged to Rome’s first emperor, Augustus. The structure dates to the late 1st century BC and preserves rare wall paintings...

Crypta Balbi overview Crypta Balbi sits near Campo de’ Fiori and Largo di Torre Argentina. This site forms part of the National Roman Museum system. The complex shows how Rome changed from ancient times through the medieval period. ...

Temple of Portunus overview The Temple of Portunus sits in the Forum Boarium area of Rome, near the Tiber River. The structure dates to the late 2nd or early 1st century BC. This temple ranks among the best...

Via Latina Tombs overview The Via Latina Tombs sit inside a small archaeological park along the ancient Via Latina, southeast of central Rome. The area preserves several Roman tombs from the 2nd century AD. Decoration quality stands out,...