subfeature of Forum (Romanum or Magnum)
Effects of Pollution and Weathering
Much of the sculptural relief had weathered severely and required reconstruction of details. Air pollution had also discolored the arch. The effects of pollution were removed digitally from the reference photographs.
(Level of certainty: high)
Modifications suggested by review of the Scientific Committee
(Level of certainty: medium)
Roofing Solution
The roof of the monument is sloped at about 2 percent towards each face of the monument. The box for the stair entry in the roof required a hypothetical reconstruction of staircase cover.
(Level of certainty: medium)
Sources for Reconstruction
The entire model is based on the surviving monument and the documents created from it. It is one of the best preserved buildings in the Roman Forum and has weathered the millennia with minor changes. R. Nardi (1984) was the primary source and includes detailed sections and elevations as well as documentation of the interior stairs and rooms. The reconstruction of the roof and railings are based on the suggestions of C. Giuliani of the Scientific Committee. Site photography and sketching were used to create the architectural details. Also studied were the plaster casts and the 1:100 model in the Museum of Roman Civilization, which preserve some detail on panels subsequently damaged.
(Level of certainty: high)
Overall construction (Level of certainty: high)
1 Foundation (Level of certainty: high)
Travertine
2 Façade-main (Level of certainty: high)
2.1 Fabric of building (Level of certainty: high)
Brick with rubble infill
2.2 Surface covering (Level of certainty: high)
Ashlar pattern blocks of Pentelic marble
2.3 Decorative elements (Level of certainty: high)
White marble moulding details, sculpture and relief panels. Any decorative elements that were damaged or destroyed and have been reconstructed on the basis of Roman architectural norms.
3 Façade-side 2 (Level of certainty: high)
See façade-main
4 Façade-side 3 (Level of certainty: high)
See façade-main
5 Façade-side 4 (Level of certainty: high)
See façade-main
6 Floor (Level of certainty: high)
6.1 Bedding (Level of certainty: high)
Mortar on concrete
6.2 Pavement (Level of certainty: high)
White marble blocks
7 Doorway(s) (Level of certainty: high)
NA
8 Main-level (Level of certainty: high)
8.1 Wall (Level of certainty: high)
Interior walls in vaulted chambers are covered with white plaster.
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