{"id":462,"date":"2025-08-23T19:15:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T19:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mdveach.com\/?page_id=462"},"modified":"2025-08-23T21:15:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T21:15:16","slug":"trajans-forum-and-column","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mdveach.com\/?page_id=462","title":{"rendered":"Trajan&#8217;s Forum and Column"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The ruins of Trajan&#8217;s Forum in Rome are a testament to the work of ancient builders and architects during the reign of Emperor Trajan. The forum contained conference rooms, a library, offices, and an extensive indoor marketplace. Visitors to the site can still browse through the indoor mall, which now serves as an exhibition space, and marvel at the famous column. 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