
Forum of Trajan
The Forum of Trajan was an impressive public space in ancient Rome built under Emperor Trajan’s rule. It served as a cultural and commercial center, featuring grand architecture, a marketplace, and a towering monument called Trajan’s Column, which depicted his military victories. The forum was designed to showcase Rome's power and achievement, and it provided a place for government officials, merchants, and citizens to gather, trade, and celebrate. Today, it stands as a significant archaeological site, reflecting Roman engineering, art, and civic life at its peak.