At this point, I entered the ancient world. The busy Roman traffic was still there and 21st century tourists still abounded but the focus had shifted exclusively to landmarks from the days of the Caesars.
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The first ancient monument I encounter was Trajan's Column in the midst of the Trajan Forum. Erected in 113 A.D. to honor the Emperor Trajan, the column is known for its sprial bas relief. The statue on top is not Trajan, however, but rather a statue of St. Peter put there in 1587.
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Proceeding a little further south, I came to the Trajan Market where ancient Romans shopped (above). It has been described as the world's oldest shopping mall.
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