Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine

by Dr. Darius Arya and Dr. Beth Harris

Built using new technologies, this building is overwhelming and unprecedented—displaying Roman imperial power.

Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine (Basilica Nova), Roman Forum, c. 306-312

Smarthistory images for teaching and learning:

Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, right end

Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, central bay

Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, view of passage between bays

Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, brickwork

Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, centered view

Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, three bays with visitors

Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine coffers

Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, view to right

Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, exterior view from street

Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, bay peirs

Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, visitor

Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, view to apse

Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, right bay

Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, detail of nave arch fragment

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Cite this page as: Dr. Darius Arya and Dr. Beth Harris, "Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine," in Smarthistory, December 15, 2015, accessed June 1, 2020, https://smarthistory.org/basilica-of-maxentius-and-constantine/.