Forum of Sala Colonia

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Carole Raddato
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published on 12 December 2022
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The Forum of Sala Colonia (modern-day Rabat in Morocco) was a trapezoidal structure paved with large blue limestone slabs. Built during the reign of Trajan (r. 98-117 CE), this public square was closed by two monumental gates. Bases of honorary inscriptions are dedicated to the city's magistrates.

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Carole Raddato
Carole maintains the popular ancient history photo-blog Following Hadrian, where she travels the ancient world in the footsteps of Emperor Hadrian.

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Raddato, C. (2022, December 12). Forum of Sala Colonia. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16788/forum-of-sala-colonia/

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Raddato, Carole. "Forum of Sala Colonia." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 12, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16788/forum-of-sala-colonia/.

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