Temple of Julius Caesar - his funeral was held in this temple which was re-dedicated to him after his death.
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Temple of Castor and Pollux - House of the Vestal Virgins - the three columns are the remains of the Temple of Castor and Pollux.
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House of the Vestal Virgins - six Vestal Virgins where chosen from noble families lived here for a 30 year term.
The virgins where honored and revered by the Romans.
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Temple of Castor and Pollux (three columns on the left) and the Temple of Vesta (on right).
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Temple of Vesta - the circular Temple of Vesta was ancient Rome's most sacred place.
It contained an eternal flame that was maintained by the Vestal Virgin priestesses who lived across the street.
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Arch of Septimus Severus - built in 203 AD to commemorate the emperor's victory over the Parthians.
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Arch of Titus - the Via Sacra (main street of the forum) runs down through this arch and winds it's way down to the Arch of Septimus Severus at the other end.
It was built in 70 AD to commemorate the victory of the emperor over Judea (Israel).
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Temple of Saturn - the remaining eight columns behind it are all that's left of this temple.
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