concept   basilica
culture   Roman
statement   In ancient Roman culture, a basilica was a large public building used for meetings, commerce, and legal proceedings.
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1 basilica Ancient Rome Originally a Roman public building with a large open hall and courts, often used as a court of law or for public gatherings. 1
2 basilica Roman history in Italy In ancient Rome, a basilica was a large public building used for meetings, commerce, and legal proceedings. 1