Views of Rome
Title
Views of Rome
Short Description of Project
Pirro Ligorio's 1561 Anteiquae Urbis Imago (Image of the Ancient City) is a cartographic reconstruction of 4th-century AD Rome. The map draws upon literary sources, coins, inscriptions, and physical remains to locate and illustrate the structures of the ancient city. This website hosts essays researching specific elements on the map.
Project Website
https://viewsofrome.digitalscholarship.emory.edu/
Citation
“Views of Rome,” ECDS Project Catalog, accessed March 17, 2026, https://www.catalog.ecds.emory.edu/items/show/22.