answers: at the north
context: simpler in shape and dimensions than the other three, and it is thought that it was originally intended either as the emperor's private access to the sea, or as a service entrance for supplies. The design is derived from both villa and castrum types, and this duality is also evident in the arrangement of the interior. The transverse road (decumanus) linking the eastern gate (the Silver Gate or "Porta argentea") and western gate (the Iron Gate or "Porta ferrea") divided the complex into two-halves. In the southern half were the more luxurious structures; that is, the emperor's apartments, both public </s> political statement meant to raise the status of the Roman general and consul and to memorialise his achievements throughout his career. That would be copied later by the Roman emperors when they created their own imperial forums. The full structure consisted of a large theatre section, incorporating a temple, a pulpitum or stage, scaenae frons and cavea (seating) at one end, a large quadriporticus that surrounded an extensive garden and housed Pompey's collection of art and literature and the curia itself at the opposite end from the theatre. While the theatre complex stood for centuries, the curia lasted for only </s> nature of Roman society. Special boxes were provided at the north and south ends respectively for the Emperor and the Vestal Virgins, providing the best views of the arena. Flanking them at the same level was a broad platform or "podium" for the senatorial class, who were allowed to bring their own chairs. The names of some 5th century senators can still be seen carved into the stonework, presumably reserving areas for their use. The tier above the senators, known as the "maenianum primum", was occupied by the non-senatorial noble class or knights ("equites"). The next level up, the "maenianum
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