Rione X Campitelli in Roma in Cittเ metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Latium, Rome, Italy — Central Italy (Tyrrhenian Coast)
Lacus Curtius
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Lake Curtius
Photographed by James Hulse, June 14, 2023
1. Lacus Curtius Marker
This is the name given to the low paved area at the centre of which a circular altar can be seen. The name is explained by the presence of a swamp in very ancient times, drained only under Augustus. According to legend, a noble Roman named Marcus Curtius, depicted on a marble relief of the 1st century BC (a cast can be seen at the edge of the basin), sacrificed himself by leaping into the swamp at the wishes of an oracle.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture.
Location. 41° 53.539′ N, 12° 29.102′ E. Marker is in Roma, Lazio (Latium,
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire and specifically also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Colonna di Foca / Column of Phocas (here, next to this marker); Gli Alberi Sacri di Roma / The Sacred Trees of Rome (here, next to this marker); Arco di Settimio Severo / Arch of Septimius Severus (a few steps from this marker); Basi Onorarie / Honorary Bases (within shouting distance of this marker); Basilica Giulia / Basilica Iulia (within shouting distance of this marker); Shrine of Venus Cloacina / Sacello di Venere Cloacina (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Basilica Giulia / Basilica Iulia (within shouting
Photographed by James Hulse, June 14, 2023
2. Lacus Curtius Marker
The circular alter is located on the right side and the marble relief is to the left in the photograph.
More about this marker. The marker is located in the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo (Roman Forum Archaeological Park) and it does require an entry fee to visit.
Also see . . .
1. Parco Archeologico del Colosseo. Roma Turismo (Submitted on August 23, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Lacus Curtius. Wikipedia
The Lacus Curtius ("Lake Curtius") was a pit or pool in the ground in the Forum Romanum. The area where the Forum would later be built was originally likely a lake, as the area it was in is known to have been surrounded by brooks and marshes. One part of the area was never drained, but gradually became smaller until only a basin, known as the Lacus Curtius, was left. Its nature and significance in Rome's early history is uncertain, and several conflicting stories exist about its history.(Submitted on August 24, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, June 14, 2023
3. The view of the Lacus Curtius (far right) in the Roman Forum
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
