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So, under Hadrian, the macellum is not inluenced by the city statuses, a fact that could be justiied by the new feature performed by the building. his doesn’t mean that from the 2nd century AD the macellum lost its commercial value, but rather, it also represented a symbol of Romanization. he new character of the market-building became more important and it was taken in so high a ...
A macellum is an ancient Roman market or food hall, primarily used for the sale of perishable goods such as meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables. These structures played a crucial role in the daily life of Roman citizens by providing a designated space for commerce and social interaction, often located in the heart of cities. The macellum was not only a marketplace but also served as a hub for ...
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A characteristic feature of macellum was: a low podium, mostly a few gradual ones with the Greek tholos in its focal point; a domed roof supported by a ring of columns. The whole structure was usually oval. Inside the macellum, between the columns, there were shops with an entrance facing inwards or outwards; the sellers were called macelliarus (pl...
On macellum, any Roman could stock up on food if he could afford it. But not only. The range of goods was wide – from vegetables (with Forum Holitorium), to fish (with Forum Piscarium), cattle (Forum Boarium) and ending with luxury items (Forum Cupidinis). Rome from its inception was not a planned city. Therefore, it is difficult to say exactly whe...
It was located on the hill of Celius. Built by order of Neroin 59 CE Thanks to the preserved coins from that period, we know what the main building in the square looked like. The building itself has not survived to our times in its original form, but its elements do. Foundations made of travertine, part of the outer wall and eight pilasters from th...
A macellum was a type of marketplace in ancient Rome, typically characterized by a covered space that housed stalls and shops selling various goods, especially food. These bustling centers played a crucial role in urban life, acting as social hubs and reflecting the economic activity and daily routines of the inhabitants. The design and layout of macella were essential for the organization of ...
Jan 1, 2015 · The macellum, created at Rome at the end of 3th century BC, a part of the public market specialised in selling food products. A single building brought together ancient places used for the fish ...
Between First and Second Punic Wars: Macellum was built(?) c. 216 BCE: The Macellum must have existed by this date, if Val. Max. 3.4.4 is true; 210 BCE: The Macellum burns in a fire; 209 BCE: The Macellum is rebuilt; 179 BCE: A new sector of the Macellum is built next to the Basilica Fulvia; Physical evidence
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Apr 1, 2019 · The Roman macellum, became over the years part of the imperial propaganda, shares the same development of its hosting cities: in fact, it could appear only in centers with the rank of municipium ...
