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The Forum was first built by the kings of Rome and then changed over many centuries. They had to drain a marsh in order to build it – that must have been hard work!
The Forum was above the ,
which was a giant sewer. Its main job was to take storm water away from the city, so it didn’t flood, but it was also used to drain , which were ancient Roman toilets. It was probably a bit smelly on a hot day!
Tom was in ancient Rome. He couldn't believe it! He was in some kind of market and there were people everywhere. But he couldn’t see Granny Bea or Digby.
Tom knew Granny wouldn’t send him back in time on his own, so they must be near . . . but where? Just then, Tom spotted an orange tail disappear between some stalls.
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