A Possible Astronomical Orientation of the Curia Julia in the Forum of Rome

Abstract

In previous papers, we have discussed the astronomical orientation of some Roman towns and the alignments of their main streets, the decumani, along the rising of sun and moon on solstices and major lunar standstills. Here, we start analysing the possible astronomical orientations of the buildings of the Roman Forum, the political centre of the ancient Rome. We are discussing in particular the Curia Julia, founded by Julius Caesar in 44 BC.

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