Rostra Vetera, Ceremonial speaking platform in Roman Forum, Italy.
The Rostra Vetera stands as a raised platform at the south side of the Comitium, decorated with bronze ship beaks from naval victories.
The platform dates to 338 BC when naval rams from captured ships at the Battle of Antium were mounted on its structure as symbols of Roman power.
Roman politicians and leaders delivered important speeches and proclamations from this elevated structure while facing the Senate house during the Republic period.
The current remains display multiple construction phases, combining concrete and brickwork techniques from different periods of Roman engineering.
Two marble balustrades near the structure contain detailed relief sculptures that document the architectural elements surrounding the ancient Roman Forum.
GPS coordinates: 41.89260,12.48460
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:59
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