Ancient marketplaces were places of commerce and social gathering in ancient times. Two of the most common types of ancient marketplaces were fora and agorae. Fora were typically located in the center of a city and were used for political, commercial, and judicial activities. Agorae were open-air marketplaces that were used for buying and selling goods. Both fora and agorae were important parts of ancient life and served as hubs of activity in their respective cities.