Porticus Aemilia

Porticus Aemilia
Testaccio, remains arguably pertaining to the Porticus Aemilia
Porticus Aemilia
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Coordinates41°52′48″N 12°28′25″E / 41.880111°N 12.473611°E / 41.880111; 12.473611

Porticus Aemilia (Latin for the "Aemilian Portico") was a portico in ancient Rome. It was one of the largest commercial structures of its time and functioned as a storehouse and distribution center for goods entering the city via the Tiber river.

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