The ancient civilization of Rome

Civilization of Rome The city of Rome arose on the Appeninsky peninsula which Greeks called Italy, according to the name of one of the tribes occupying this territory.

The Greek colonists made very big contribution in formation of a civilization: they taught Romans to occupation by agriculture, acquainted with religion. Thus, a favorable environment and influence of more developed cultures promoted development of the Roman civilization. Civilization of Rome

Rome was founded in 753 BC.

Geographical position The center of Rome has been formed within the marshy plain.

Achievements of the Roman civilization Emergence of the republic High language culture High level of construction equipment and technologies High town-planning culture

Architecture The capital of the Roman Empire was adorned with temples, palaces, theatres.

Forum — a cultural symbol of the Roman city, a central square where citizens meet. Architecture

Terms – city baths, public places.

Architecture Pantheon – the temple of all gods, the first dome building

Sculpture In ancient Rome, the sculpture was limited to historical portrait.

The science The world widespread Roman numbering and the Julian calendar.

The world of Ancient Rome which was created and was kept by generations of the different people, was the new world, surprising, awful, amazing, educated, but at the same time gloomy, cruel. But it was the world which we can hardly not notice as it in many respects made us such what we are.