Trajan's Market
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Braden Lake
"Describing these buildings as the most ancient commercial mall in history could be deceptive. Their original function was mainly that of serving as the Emperor’s administrative offices and archives. The entire structure is made of bricks, serving both as a structural and decorative element for the first time in history. The 6-story building at the back of the Foro di Traiano (Trajan´s Forum) was erected between the years 100-110 on the ruins of the spectacular residence of Emperor Nerone (Nero), later referred to as the “Domus Aurea”. Today, the complex hosts the Museum of the Roman Forum and shows most of the original structure. Over the centuries, it changed its function many times, becoming the residence of wealthy Roman families, a medieval fort (with the annexed Tower of the Milizie, 13th century), a Dominican nunnery, and a military barracks."
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Linda Miller
"The Mercati di Traiano Museo dei Fori Imperiali is a museum located in Rome, Italy. It is housed in the Trajan's Market, a complex of buildings that was built in the 2nd century AD by the Roman emperor Trajan. The museum houses a collection of artifacts from the Roman Forum and the Imperial Fora, as well as exhibits on the history and architecture of these ancient sites.
The Trajan's Market was a commercial complex that included shops, offices, and warehouses. It was built on the slope of the Quirinal Hill and was connected to Trajan's Forum by a series of ramps and stairs. The market was a major center of trade and commerce in the Roman Empire.
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Pedro Pereira
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"Trajan's Market, also known as Mercati di Traiano, is a complex of Roman buildings from the 2nd century AD located in Rome, Italy. Built by Emperor Trajan between 100 and 110 AD, it's considered one of the earliest shopping malls in history. Designed by the architect Apollodorus of Damascus, the market consisted of six levels with over 150 shops.
A remarkable example of Roman architecture, the market is built from concrete and brick. It features a series of arches, vaults, and columns. Decorative sculptures and mosaics can also be found throughout the complex."
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