Official guide to the excavation and preservation of Rome's forums provides a city history, excavation news, a tour and webcam views.

Examine this blueprint of the forum at Pompeii. Research the structural qualities of each building, and view images of artwork.

Offers a history of the large, open-air arenas used for Roman civic and political activities. Describes their later architectural modifications.

Course guide features slides showing views and details of the Roman Forum and Palatine.

Find a list of resources, photographs, and excerpted discussions on the ancient Roman assembly of buildings.