This ancient colonnade is a reminder of Córdoba’s fascinating Roman history dating back to 206 BC. For example, in 49 BC, Julius Caesar attacked the capital city of the Hispania Baetica province (Córdoba’s name in antiquity) and killed over 20,000 citizens. In direct contrast, the dictator’s successor, Caesar Augustus, was benevolent. The first Roman Emperor honored the city with Colonia Patricia status. Their resulting prosperity is evident by this Roman temple discovered in 1951. These fluted, Corinthian columns are part of the Provincial Forum built during the second half of the 1st century. This tribute to the emperor measured 105 feet long and 52.5 feet wide.
