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The Curia Julia

Here is an actual picture of the Curia constructed by Julius Caesar. More accurately it's a reconstruction of Caesar's design for the Curia. You might notice that the Curia remains incredibly intact, while the rest of the Forum has fallen into incredible disrepair. This is because it was converted into the Church of St. Hadrian in 630 by Pope Honorius I and actively used as such until excavations.