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By: Marisa Cellucci

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Roman architecture: Romans were known for being great architects and builders, among other things. They made very beautiful buildings and roads. They were the first to use concrete, aqueducts, arches, and roads..

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The Colosseum

The Colosseum:

The Colosseum Most recognizable architecture of Ancient Rome. Considered one of the greatest works of Roman Architecture and Roman engineering. An Amphitheatre in the city center of Rome. Used for gladiatorial events, mock sea battles, animal hunts, and plays. Once held 50,000 people.

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The Pantheon

The Pantheon:

The Pantheon The Pantheon is one of the best preserved buildings from Ancient Rome. The Pantheon is still the world’s largest concrete dome. Pantheon means “EVERY GOD”. Is a temple to all gods of Ancient Rome. The Rotunda has an opening at the top called an “oculus” that is open to the sky.

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Roman Forum

Roman Forum:

Roman Forum The Roman forum was a group of government buildings in the center of the city of Rome. The center of Roman public life. The site for elections. Now, the Forum is in ruins The Forum in Ancient Rome

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R oman Aqueducts

Aqueducts:

A queducts Since Roman towns got bigger, it was hard for the people to get drinking and washing water. P eople got very sick from drinking river water, so they needed a way to get clean water. Romans decided to build long stone channels. The stone channels carry clean water from nearby hills to the towns Acueduct in Latin means: Aqua- water Ductus - channel Aqueducts were very hard to build. Everything had to be built just right for the water to go through the channels

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Roman Roads

Roman Roads:

Roman Roads The famous Roman roads helped armies and trade. They were intended for carrying material, drive cattle, or any vehicle. When a new city was conquered, roads were build to connect to Rome.

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Roman Baths

Roman Baths:

Roman Baths Roman Baths are below street level. Adults enjoyed going to bathhouses, because children were not allowed in. The baths did not cost a lot to enter. There were scheduled times for visitors, and women could not stay as long as men. The baths were a place for washing, and meeting new people.

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Resources: http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0210200/ancient_rome/baths.htm http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/architecture/aqueducts.htm http://www.aviewoncities.com/rome/colosseo.htm James, Simon. Eyewitness Ancient Rome . New York, NY: DK Pub., 2008. Print. Staccioli , Romolo Augusto. Ancient Rome: past and Present . Roma: Vision, 2000. Print.