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The world famous Appian Way was a crowded high road when traversed by Paul. Tombs and shrines, of which there are numerous remains, lined the Roman end of the road. An early photograph.

Appian Way
The world famous Appian Way was a crowded high road when traversed by Paul. Tombs and shrines, of which there are numerous remains, lined the Roman end of the road. An early photograph..

The Campo Vaccino, Rome, by Antonio de dipi Joli - Christies, London

Rome
The Campo Vaccino, Rome, by Antonio de dipi Joli - Christies, London.
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The Forum of Rome reconstructed. Looking down the Sacred Way towards the Capitol from within the Atrium of the Vestal Virgins. On the left, the Temple of Vesta and Temple of Castor and Pollux behind.

Forum of Rome
The Forum of Rome reconstructed. Looking down the Sacred Way towards the Capitol from within the Atrium of the Vestal Virgins. On the left, the Temple of Vesta and Temple of Castor and Pollux behind.. On the right a portion of the Regia, repository of the priestly archives, and the Temple of Julius Caesar. In the far background the Tabularium or `Record Office`.

The Forum of Rome, with the same view, as seen in an early photograph.

Forum of Rome
The Forum of Rome, with the same view, as seen in an early photograph..

The Forum in Rome, from the Palatine Hill. To the right are seen the remaining columns of the Temple of Castor and Pollux. On the left is the site of the Basilica Julia. In the centre are the Sacred Way and the Arch of Severus.

Forum of Rome
The Forum in Rome, from the Palatine Hill. To the right are seen the remaining columns of the Temple of Castor and Pollux. On the left is the site of the Basilica Julia. In the centre are the Sacred Way and the Arch of Severus.. To the left of the background are the buildings on the Capital and, to the right, the Curia or Senate House. An early photograph.

Rome`s oldest bridge, built in 62 B.C. connects the city with the Isle of Tiberina in the middle of Tiber`s turbid stream. The island was a pagan shrine to Aesculapius, in classical mythology, the god of medicine.

Tiberina
Rome`s oldest bridge, built in 62 B.C. connects the city with the Isle of Tiberina in the middle of Tiber`s turbid stream. The island was a pagan shrine to Aesculapius, in classical mythology, the god of medicine.. An early photograph.

A view of Rome`s Colosseum through the Arch of Titus. This Arch of Victory was erected by the emperor Domitian (81-96) in honour of his brother Titus` conquest of Jerusalem in A.D. 70.

Colosseum
A view of Rome`s Colosseum through the Arch of Titus. This Arch of Victory was erected by the emperor Domitian (81-96) in honour of his brother Titus` conquest of Jerusalem in A.D. 70.. The Colosseum, largest of the Roman amphitheatres, was inaugurated by Titus in A.D. 80. There, Christians were martyred to make sport for the Roman mob. An early photograph.

The Pantheon in Rome, dates from 27 B.C. An early photograph.

Pantheon
The Pantheon in Rome, dates from 27 B.C. An early photograph..

Rome, Appian Way

Rome
Rome, Appian Way.

Arch of Titus

Rome
Arch of Titus.

View of Rome restored. Heading for the Romans

Rome
View of Rome restored. Heading for the Romans.

Key to view of Rome

Rome
Key to view of Rome.

The Forum at Rome, in its present state

Rome
The Forum at Rome, in its present state.

The Forum and Capitol

Rome
The Forum and Capitol.

Coin of Rome

Rome
Coin of Rome.

Coin of Syracuse, with King Hiero, 470 BC

Syracuse
Coin of Syracuse, with King Hiero, 470 BC.

Coin of Syracuse, with King Hiero, 480 BC - the oldest portrait on any coin.

Syracuse
Coin of Syracuse, with King Hiero, 480 BC - the oldest portrait on any coin..

Coin of Syracuse

Syracuse
Coin of Syracuse.