This elevated view displays a vast expanse of the Roman Forum and its surrounding area in Rome, Italy, under an overcast sky

This elevated view displays a vast expanse of the Roman Forum and its surrounding area in Rome, Italy, under an overcast sky. In the center-right, the prominent remains of the Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine are visible, characterized by three colossal brick arches forming a large, partially collapsed structure. Adjacent to and within the ruins, numerous individuals are dispersed across paved and unpaved pathways, some standing and observing, others walking through the site. To the left midground, a distinct circular building with a domed roof and a small portico, identified as the Temple of Romulus, stands in proximity to a larger rectangular building with a brown tiled roof, which appears to be the Church of Santi Cosma e Damiano. Two tall, white ancient columns are positioned near these structures. The ground throughout the ruin complex is a mix of excavated earth, exposed foundations and wall remnants, and cultivated green lawns. Smaller, partially preserved brick structures, walls, and pathways extend across the foreground and midground. Scattered trees and bushes grow within the site. The background presents a dense urban landscape of Rome, featuring numerous buildings with varied architectural styles and predominantly terra cotta or light-colored roofs, stretching towards the distant horizon under uniform gray cloud cover.