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Julius Caesar's Death Location
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The assassination of Julius Caesar is a dramatic turning point in Roman history, often envisioned taking place in a grand senate chamber. The actual setting, however, is frequently misremembered.
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What People Remember
Many people remember Julius Caesar being assassinated on the floor of the Roman Senate building itself.
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What's Actually True
Julius Caesar was assassinated in the Curia of Pompey, a large meeting hall that was part of the Theatre of Pompey's complex, not the main Senate House (Curia Hostilia or Julia). The Senate was meeting there temporarily while its usual building was under renovation.
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#julius caesar#ancient rome#assassination#history#roman empire
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