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The Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine (Italian: Basilica di Massenzio), sometimes known as the Basilica Nova—meaning "new basilica"—or Basilica of Maxentius, is an ancient building in the Roman Forum, Rome, Italy. It was the largest building in the Forum, and the last Roman basilica built in the city.
Basilica of Constantine, large, roofed hall in Rome, begun by the emperor Maxentius and finished by Constantine about ad 313. This huge building, the greatest of the Roman basilicas, covered about 7,000 square yards (5,600 square m) and included a central nave that was 265 feet (80 m) long and 83.
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Dec 6, 2023 · Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine. by Dr. Darius Arya and Dr. Beth Harris. Built using new technologies, this building is overwhelming and unprecedented—displaying Roman imperial power. Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine (Basilica Nova), Roman Forum, c. 306-312.
May 24, 2021 · The last civic basilica to be built in Rome, the Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine remains the largest structure in the Roman Forum, Rome. With its unsupported 3 colossal arches and vaults still standing along with part of its roof, the basilica is considered a triumph of Roman engineering.
Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine. The Basilica Nova, also known as the Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, was a large secular basilica built in the heart of the city along the Via Sacra in the Roman Forum. It was begun by Maxentius and completed by Constantine after 313.
Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine (Basilica Nova), Roman Forum, c. 306-312 Speakers: Dr. Darius Arya and Dr. Beth Harris. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker .
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Dec 24, 2016 · Architecture. The Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, the greatest of the Roman basilicas, covered about 7,000 square yards (5,600 square m) and included a central nave that was 265 feet (80 m) long and 83 feet (25 m) wide.1 Only about a third of the original structure still stands.
