The Forum Boarium was the open
space close to the Tiber which was home to Rome's large meat and fish market.
The two small temples standing in this area are the best preserved temples
from Rome's republican period (from 2nd century BC). Their survival is
largely down to the fact that they were consecrated as Christian churches
in medieval times.
For a long time it was assumed
that the little circular temple was in fact the Temple of Vesta. Today
however it is identified as a Temple of Hercules and its neighbor, which
had been thought to be the Temple of Fortuna Virilis, is known to be a
Temple of Portunus.
Model of Rome in the days of
Constantine the Great -- Museo della Civilta, Rome
Above -- "Arch of Janus" (so called,
but the actual dedication is unknown)
Although originally dedicated to Septimius and both
of his sons, the
image and name of Geta were obliterated, probably
immediately after
Caracalla murdered him.