ROMAN ARCHITECTURE By: Esti, Simone, and Aliza

Architecture ■Many of the building they made were made with brick and marble, and stone. ■The amphitheater were used for things like gladiator fights, chariot races, public executions, and other events. ■These buildings were usually in the shape of large ovals. ■About 230 amphitheaters were in Rome. ■Many amphitheaters looked like modern day football stadiums.

Colosseum ■It is the number one popular place in Rome. ■In 70 – 72 A.D Emperor Vespasian from the Flavian Dynasty, ordered people to build a coliseum as a gift to the people of Rome. ■Largest amphitheater in Rome.

Roman Forum ■Made of stone ■Shaped like a rectangle ■It was often used for election, public speeches, and trials

Therme ■Many people spent a lot of time there ■Known as “the bath house” ■Used for socializing, bathing, quietly reflecting, and even gossiping ■Located in each town ■Most would have at least three rooms, for each kind of bath. Warm bath, hot bath, and cold bath. ■In the middle stood an open yard. The atrium ■In the atrium people could exercise, wrestle, or just sit and think ■They also included gardens and other rooms

Bridges/Aqueducts ■The Romans built long strong bridges. ■Many are still standing today. ■They used stone and concrete to build these bridges. ■They used the arch to make the brides even stronger. ■The largest bridge ever built was called the “Trajan Bridge”. ■It was built over the river of Danube. ■It was 3,700 feet long and 62 feet high. ■They were long channels that the Romans carried water into the cities. ■They were under ground. ■The water that was carried into the cities was used for drinking water, baths, and sewers. ■The water in it was used for a fountain where people got clean water.

Roads ■Very important to the Roman economy and military. ■It helped the Romans move quickly around the empire ■They were built using masonry and concrete. ■These highly strong roads are still used today. ■They were built with a hump, so that water could flow to the edges. ■This kept the roads from flooding. ■Very important to the Roman economy and military. ■It helped the Romans move quickly around the empire ■They were built using masonry and concrete. ■These highly strong roads are still used today. ■They were built with a hump, so that water could flow to the edges. ■This kept the roads from flooding.

Fun Facts! ■The Romans built over 400,000 km of roads a few of which were 29 highways. ■The Latin word for “Road” is via ■All the Aqueducts in the city of Rome together totaled around 500 miles in length ■The Romans were the first civilization to harness water power ■The Romans built about over 900 briges in their empire