The map provides an image of what Rome looked like in ancient times.
Interactive Augustan Building Projects Map
The map contains building projects commissioned by Augustus including roads, bridges, aqueducts, temples, buildings, and entertainment venues. According to ancient Roman sources, Augustus restored eighty-two temples in one year. Furthermore, he boasted that he found Rome a city of bricks, and turned it into a marble city.
Click on the photo icon to see the building project and its significance to Augustan propaganda. The photo shows what the building looked like in ancient Rome. Click on the name to see what it looks like today.