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Virtual Tour of Rome: 

Virtual Tour of Rome Photographs by Margaret-Anne Gillis, Barrie Central Collegiate, Barrie, Ontario and Elizabeth Ellison, Elmwood School Ottawa, Ontario CANADA

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Looking out toward the Forum Romanum from the Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheatre). Photograph: E. Ellison

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This large stone is one of many which surrounded the Colosseum. It was a brace for the rigging used by sailors to extend the canvas canopy shade over the Colosseum. Photo: E. Ellison

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At the top of the Colosseum, fixtures for the supports of the rigging for the awning can still be seen. Photo: E. Ellison Photo: Elizabeth Ellison

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One of the many arched entranceways used by the audience to enter the Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheatre). Photo: E. Ellison

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The tiers of seats within the Colosseum. Photo: E. Ellison

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This walkway now spans the area where the floor of the Colosseum used to be. A visitor can now walk across the area used by the gladiators themselves! (This picture was taken from the Emperor’s box.) Photo: E. Ellison Photo: Elizabeth Ellison

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The substructure of the Colosseum can still be seen: intricate hallways and rooms believed to have housed animals and gladiators awaiting their turn in the games. Photo: E. Ellison Photo: Elizabeth Ellison

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One of the curved walkways leading between the levels of seats at the Colosseum. Photo: E. Ellison

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Amazingly, there are remains of a practice training ground for the gladiators very near the Colosseum itself. Much of the remains are still underground, covered by a road and other buildings. Photo: E. Ellison

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More of the gladiatorial practice structure. Photo: E. Ellison

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One can see how the road and other buildings still cover much of this training area. Photo: E. Ellison

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The Forum Romanum, seen from the Palatine Hill. Photograph: E. Ellison

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The Forum Romanum (looking toward the Temple of Castor and Pollux). Photograph: E. Ellison

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Arch of Titus Photo: Margaret-Anne Gillis

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Interior detail on the Arch of Titus commemorating the conquest of Judaea in relief sculpture by showing treasures from the conquered territory. Here is one of the only ancient artistic representations of a menorah. Photo: Margaret-Anne Gillis

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Interior detail of the arched ceiling of the Arch of Titus. Note the elaborate and beautiful stone carving. Photo: Margaret-Anne Gillis

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Interior relief sculpture on the Arch of Titus showing the triumphal procession following the conquest of Judaea. Photo: Margaret-Anne Gillis

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Temple of Vesta Photograph: E. Ellison

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Front view: The Temple of Vesta. Photo: Margaret-Anne Gillis

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Some of the remaining statues are quite intact, like this one whose head survives, along with her inscription. Photograph: E. Ellison

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One of the surviving statues of a Vestal Virgin, from the Garden of the Vestals in the Forum Romanum. Photograph: E. Ellison

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Photograph: E. Ellison The Garden of the Vestal Virgins

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Temple of Antoninus Pius and Faustina Photograph: E. Ellison

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The steps in front of the Temple of Antoninus Pius and Faustina. One can see how a Roman altar was actually located outside the temple itself, in the open where everyone could see the rituals. Photo: E. Ellison, 2001.

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The funeral pyre of Julius Caesar – his temple was built on top of these remains (the stairs are in front). Photograph: E. Ellison

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Basilica of Maxentius Photograph: E. Ellison

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The Curia, or Senate House of Ancient Rome. This was the nerve centre of the entire Empire! Photo: E. Ellison

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The view today, inside the Curia. Two altars are stored inside, as well as the remains of various statues. Photo: E. Ellison

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The remaining mosaic floor inside the Curia. Photo: E. Ellison

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Entrance to the Tomb of Romulus in the Forum Romanum. The Lapis Niger was found within - it is the stone bearing the oldest Latin inscription ever found. Photograph: E. Ellison

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The Temple of Saturn Photograph: E. Ellison

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Arch of Septimius Severus Photograph: E. Ellison

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The Circus Maximus seen from the Domus Augustana on the Palatine Hill. Photograph: E. Ellison

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A decorative pond from the grounds of the Domus Augustana on the Palatine Hill Photograph: E. Ellison

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Some of the gardens of the Domus Augustana. Photo: E. Ellison

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Other grounds of the Domus Augustana, with acanthus plants in the foreground. Photograph: E. Ellison

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A wall painting (fresco) from the House of Livia, wife of the first Emperor, Augustus. Photo: E. Ellison

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Another fresco from the House of Livia. Photo: E. Ellison

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Other structures on the Palatine Hill seen from the Domus Augustana. Photo: E. Ellison

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Photograph: E. Ellison The Ara Pacis, the Altar of Augustan Peace, is housed within this magnificent glass building.

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The Ara Pacis seen from in front of the Tomb of Augustus. Photo: E. Ellison

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The Ara Pacis seen from the front. Photo: E. Ellison

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This relief sculpture on the Ara Pacis shows the general Agrippa next to Gaius Caesar and Augustus’ wife, Livia Drusilla. Photo: E. Ellison

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The Tomb of Augustus seen from the site of the Ara Pacis. Photo: E. Ellison

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The Tomb of Augustus Photo: E. Ellison