Early Roman Mall

Yes, they had what we can call an old version of malls. The Trajan’s Market was a 4 story-tall complex in Rome had more than 150 shops. Its located right next to the Colosseum. According to historians, most of the rooms were used for administrative purposes during the rule of Emperor Trajan. Alongside there were stores as well as apartments in several levels of the building. Most of the parts of the buildings remain close but tourists have access to some parts of the structure.