Basilica Ulpia
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The Basilica Ulpia was a large, public building located in Trajan's Forum in Rome, Italy. Commissioned by Emperor Trajan and designed by Apollodorus of Damascus, it was completed in the early 2nd century AD. This basilica was a significant part of the forum, which served as a central gathering place for civic, religious, and commercial activities in ancient Roman cities. The Basilica Ulpia itself was a grand hall, likely used for legal proceedings and public ceremonies, and was a notable example of Roman architecture and engineering, showcasing the durability of Roman concrete construction.12
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