The City of Rome Roman Architecture
Aqueducts History Channel Video Water supply or channel used to carry water to Rome and other cities Aqueduct: from the Latin words aqua (“water”) and ducere (“to lead”) Used gravity to move water Used in modern engineering terms -Aqueducts used to describe any system of pipes, ditches, canals, tunnels, etc. History Channel Video
Forum At the center of most Roman cities/towns Meeting place Rostra -School, Business, News, Social Events Rostra Platform for giving speeches Forum in Rome
Roman Bath Houses Bathing was an important part of Roman culture Communal Activity Social meeting places Conducted business
The Colosseum Elliptical Amphitheatre Located in Rome (largest ever built) Can seat around 50,000 spectators Gladiator games Wild animal shows Chariot races Are you not entertained!?! Virtual Tour
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