Roman Markets

Roman markets were busy places where people bought food, tools, cloth, pottery, and many other goods.

What Happened

Markets were important in Roman towns and cities. Shops and stalls sold bread, oil, fish sauce, fruit, pottery, and cloth.

Why It Matters

Trade routes brought goods from many parts of the Roman world. Trajan's Market in Rome is one famous ancient market complex.

Fun Facts

• Markets were important in Roman towns and cities.
• Shops and stalls sold bread, oil, fish sauce, fruit, pottery, and cloth.
• Trade routes brought goods from many parts of the Roman world.
• Trajan's Market in Rome is one famous ancient market complex.

Did You Know?

Historians and learners study Roman markets by comparing written records, objects, buildings, maps, and careful questions.