Finding the structure confirms that Caesar was stabbed right at the bottom of the Curia of Pompey while sitting in a chair at a meeting of the Senate. Today the remains of this building are located in the archaeological area of Torre Argentina, in the historic centre of the Italian capital. Classical sources refer to the place where Julius Caesar presided, at that fateful session of the Senate.
Where he was stabbed was an enclosed rectangular structure that was later walled up and filled with concrete. Researchers have begun to study the remains of the Portico of the Hundred Columns Hecatostylon , the Torre Argentina, in addition to the Curia of Pompey. The aim is to identify links between archaeology and art history that connect to the death of Julius Caesar.
The buildings are part of the monumental complex of about 54, square metres that Pompey the Great built in the capital to commemorate his military successes in the East around the year 55 BC. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
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