Basilica+Julia

=Basilica Julia/ Basilica Iulia - (built in 46 B.C.)=

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What remains of the Basilica Julia today!




Our model of the Basilica Julia!

The Basilica Julia was a roofed enclosed building acting as an indoor extension of the Forum. The basilica allowed businessmen, lawyers, politicians, bankers, etc. to work in all weather. The buliding had balconies over aisles wioth porches marking the entrances. The Basilica Julia specifically housed the Centumviral Court (180 Jurors who heard civil suits) and tables set up by bankers (both in and around the basilica). The Basilica also housed offices for government and banking.