Consuls and other magistrates addressed the Roman citizens assembled in the comitium from the rostra.
Originally, the rostra was placed in front of the Curia Hostilia. This was a prominent place in the forum.
In 46BC Julias Ceasar planned to move the rostra and Augustus carried out his plans, moving it from the comitium to the north-western end.
Task #9
1. What famous speeches in history can you find that were delivered from the rostra?
Originally, the rostra was placed in front of the Curia Hostilia. This was a prominent place in the forum.
In 46BC Julias Ceasar planned to move the rostra and Augustus carried out his plans, moving it from the comitium to the north-western end.
Task #9
1. What famous speeches in history can you find that were delivered from the rostra?