Foro di Nerva

Ancient Rome


Although named after the emperor Nerva, who opened it in the late 1st century AD, this forum was largely built by his predecessor Domitian. Part of a temple dedicated to Minerva still stands, but much of the forum lies buried beneath Via dei Fori Imperiali.


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