subfeature of Forum (Romanum or Magnum)
Building a Hypothetical Second Level
Owing to the enormous amount of reconstruction, mining, and manufacturing that took place in the Forum, not all architectonic pieces can be assumed to come from this building.
(Level of certainty: medium)
Determining Building Footprint
The Basilica Iulia plan drawing was originally created by M. Taviani and M. De Felice and was elaborated by scientific committee member C. Giuliani, who cited Giuliani and Verduchi 1987.
(Level of certainty: high)
Reconstructing Stairways
The staircases, with the little evidence available, could have been located in a number of bays, with differing configurations. Scientific Committee member, C. Giuliani, reconfigured the final placement of the stairways to conform to Roman practice.
(Level of certainty: medium)
Reconstructing from Proportion
Much of the decorative program is based on proportional measurements of the plan and architectonic pieces found on site.
(Level of certainty: medium)
Sources for Reconstruction
All finishes on the first floor walls, and the floors above as well as the structure above the ground floor are based on the reconstructions of Hülsen, as suggested by the scientific committee. The original choice by the committee of the Hülsen reconstruction was a conservative selection, with few controversial elements.
(Level of certainty: medium)
Overall construction (Level of certainty: high)
Basilica (Level of certainty: high)
1 Foundation (Level of certainty: high)
Concrete rubble core, tufa and brick faced
10 Roof (Level of certainty: high)
Clay tile
2 Façade-main (Level of certainty: high)
2.1 Fabric of building (Level of certainty: high)
Marble blocks and pilasters
2.2 Surface covering (Level of certainty: high)
White marble blocks and revetment
2.3 Decorative elements (Level of certainty: high)
White marble engaged columns, Tuscan order at the first level of the basilica facing the Forum. All other decorative elements were destroyed and have been reconstructed on the basis of Roman architectural norms.
3 Façade-side 2 (Level of certainty: high)
See main façade
4 Façade-side 3 (Level of certainty: high)
See façade - main
5 Façade-side 4 (Level of certainty: high)
The rear façade is integrated with the tabernae
6 Floor (Level of certainty: high)
6.1 Bedding (Level of certainty: high)
Mortar on concrete
6.2 Pavement (Level of certainty: high)
Polychrome marbles in repeating decorative design based on analogs. Steps of large marble blocks with graffiti and game boards
7 Doorway(s) (Level of certainty: high)
The doorways had marble surrounds integrated into the wall and pilaster design.
8 Main-level (Level of certainty: high)
8.1 Wall (Level of certainty: high)
Marble panels over brick stricture fixed with mortar with marble pilasters
8.2 Base moulding (Level of certainty: high)
Based on remains found on site
8.3 Surface cover (Level of certainty: high)
The lower level of the basilica was near completely destroyed except in the west corner next to the tabernae where it was protected by 30 feet of overburden.
8.4 Decorative elements (Level of certainty: high)
Existing at lower levels, based on Roman architectural norms at upper level
8.5 Window(s) (Level of certainty: low)
NA
8.6 Ceiling (Level of certainty: high)
Concrete groin vaulting covered with plaster.
9 Second-level (Level of certainty: high)
9.1 Wall (Level of certainty: high)
Marble panels over brick stricture fixed with mortar and with marble pilasters. Walls continue beyond roof to form a parapet and backdrop for sculpture.
9.2 Base moulding (Level of certainty: high)
Based on Hülsen's reconstruction
9.3 Surface cover (Level of certainty: high)
Marble revetment
9.4 Decorative elements (Level of certainty: high)
Based on Roman architectural norms.
9.5 Window(s) (Level of certainty: high)
Bronze grid frames at clerestory above
9.6 Ceiling (Level of certainty: high)
Wood coffers based on Roman architectural norms
9.6.1 Rafters (Level of certainty: high)
Simple wood truss
Tabernae (Level of certainty: high)
1 Foundation (Level of certainty: high)
Concrete rubble core, brick faced
2 Facade-main (Level of certainty: high)
2.1 Fabric of building (Level of certainty: high)
Concrete core, brick faced walls
2.2 Surface covering (Level of certainty: high)
Marble revetment on brick walls
2.3 Decorative elements (Level of certainty: high)
Lower level of tabernae incorporates marble moulding reconstructed on the basis of Roman architectural norms.
3 Façade-side 2 (Level of certainty: high)
The side-2 façade is integrated with the tabernae
4 Façade-side 3 (Level of certainty: high)
See façade-main
5 Façade-side 4 (Level of certainty: high)
The long north side integrates with the basilica
6 Floor (Level of certainty: high)
6.1 Bedding (Level of certainty: high)
Mortar on concrete
6.2 Pavement (Level of certainty: high)
The floor pattern of the tabernae is based on archaeological evidence found in site.
7 Doorway(s) (Level of certainty: high)
Tabernae doors consisted of wood planks which were fitted in a groove in the marble floor, with the last plank locking to the wall. The doorways had marble surrounds integrated into the wall and pilaster design.
8 Main-level (Level of certainty: high)
8.1 Wall (Level of certainty: high)
The lower level of the tabernae walls were preserved at levels ranging from six inches to two stories above the ground floor. The walls are brick faced concrete and rubble infill.
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