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|description = The primary marketplace of Rome. | |description = The primary marketplace of Rome. | ||
|location = [[Campagna District]], [[Rome]], [[Italy]] | |location = [[Campagna District]], [[Rome]], [[Italy]] | ||
|dateconstructed = | |architect = [[Apollodorus of Damascus]] | ||
|dateconstructed = 107 – 110 | |||
|functions = Market | |functions = Market | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Trajan's Market''' (Italian: ''Mercati di Traiano'') is a large complex of ruins in [[Rome]]. | '''Trajan's Market''' (Italian: ''Mercati di Traiano'') is a large complex of ruins in [[Rome]], located near the [[Colosseum]]. In the early 16th century, it was the location of a [[Secret locations|Templar Lair]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
A fine example of the many enduring landmarks left behind by prolific Roman builder, Emperor [[Trajan]], his Market was thought to be the world's oldest shopping mall, and when fully operational, it housed no less than 150 shops and offices.<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Database: Mercati di Traiano]]</ref> | A fine example of the many enduring landmarks left behind by prolific Roman builder, Emperor [[Trajan]], his Market was thought to be the world's oldest shopping mall, and when fully operational, it housed no less than 150 shops and offices.<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Database: Mercati di Traiano]]</ref> | ||
Designed by Trajan's favorite architect, [[Apollodorus of Damascus]], between 107 and 110, it was considered one of the wonders of the ancient world, located over a 91 mile long aqueduct that provided the | Designed by Trajan's favorite architect, [[Apollodorus of Damascus]], between 107 and 110, it was considered one of the wonders of the ancient world, located over a 91 mile long aqueduct that provided the entire city with clean water.<ref name="DB" /> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Mercati di Traiano was also a [[Territories|territory]] available for purchase in the Rome section of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''. | *The Mercati di Traiano was also a [[Territories|territory]] available for purchase in the Rome section of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''. | ||
*''Mercati di Traiano'' has been traditionally translated as | *''Mercati di Traiano'' has been traditionally translated as "Trajan's Market", though ''mercati'' is plural. The correct Italian version of the name would be ''Mercato di Traiano''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 07:28, 3 May 2026
Trajan's Market (Italian: Mercati di Traiano) is a large complex of ruins in Rome, located near the Colosseum. In the early 16th century, it was the location of a Templar Lair.
History
A fine example of the many enduring landmarks left behind by prolific Roman builder, Emperor Trajan, his Market was thought to be the world's oldest shopping mall, and when fully operational, it housed no less than 150 shops and offices.[1]
Designed by Trajan's favorite architect, Apollodorus of Damascus, between 107 and 110, it was considered one of the wonders of the ancient world, located over a 91 mile long aqueduct that provided the entire city with clean water.[1]
Trivia
- The Mercati di Traiano was also a territory available for purchase in the Rome section of Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy.
- Mercati di Traiano has been traditionally translated as "Trajan's Market", though mercati is plural. The correct Italian version of the name would be Mercato di Traiano.
Gallery
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Trajan's Market Tower development art -
Concept art of the structure interior -
Trajan's Market Hall concept art -
Database image of Trajan's Market
