... above sea level (Brit 209). The temple of the Capitoline triad of deities, being Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, dominates the forum in the north. Opposite the Capitoline is the large basilica, surrounded on four sides by corridors. It is very architecturally significant due to its considerable importance in studying the origin and development of the Christian ... basilica (Brit 208). The Temple of Apollo is one of the oldest buildings in the city and along with the basilica was one of the only buildings dating back to before Roman times, it is also the best preserved in the ... ...

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... played a fundamental role in the political, religious and economic life of the city. It had the Temple of Apollo, the Temple of Vespasian, the Sanctuary of the Lares Publici, Macellum, a Basilica, public buildings, etc. In Pompeii, there are two theaters, gladiators barracks, an amphitheater, private and public baths, temples, gates, houses and villas, and even a bakery. Pompeii attracted many wealthy Romans ... ...

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