The Curia of Augusta Raurica
N 47° 32.047 E 007° 43.477
32T E 404009 N 5265309
The principal administrative organism of each Roman city was municipal council, which sat in the town hall, or the "Curia". Some 100 "decuriones" assembled there (council members, irreprochable and wealthy citizens, often former magistrates).
Waymark Code: WM1XK8
Location: Basel Landschaft, Switzerland
Date Posted: 07/28/2007
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Two "Duumviri" (mayors) presided at the assembly. These presidents were chosen for one year and their function gave them considerable power, limited jurisdiction, taxes, leadership of the municipal council and right of veto, preferable seats at the theater, etc.
The Curie of August Raurica (Augst) forms, along with the forum, the basilica, and the temple of Jupiter, an architectural unity.
In the lower room of the Curie is an exhibition of mosaics.
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.
Admission Fee: Free
Opening days/times:
24 x 7
Web Site: [Web Link]
Condition: Partly intact or reconstructed
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