1. Roman cities

2. at the typical parts of a
Let's have a look
at the typical parts of a
ROMAN CITY

3. Parallel and equal-distant streets
A Roman city was basically composed by :
Parallel and equal-distant streets
All the streets were equal except for two:
the North-South one -kardo maximus-
the East-West one -decumanus-

4. The city had a ___________ shape
rectangular
It was surrounded by a wall with watchtowers

5. Kardo maximus and decumanus were wider than the rest
of the streets
These two streets ended at the four gateways
to the exterior wall.

6. They protected the city from enemies
THE CITY WALLS
They protected the city from enemies
They had four gateways
Roman wall of Caurium (Coria, Cáceres).

7. At the cross of both streets were the city's forum and
the market
MARKET
FORUM

8. The streets of the Roman cities formed a number
of equal components (little squares)

9. These components were necessary to design the public buildings
For example, the market was one component long
The forum was two components long
...and so on

10. THE FORUM It was two components long
It was an open square in the middle of the city
This place was full of statues, altars, arches and columns
Forums were surrounded by temples and justice buildings

11. BUILDINGS AROUND
THE FORUM
TEMPLES
BASILICAE

12. THE TEMPLE It was dedicated to the many gods and godesses
of ancient Rome
There were also temples for famous romans
Temple of Venus and Rome

13. THE BASILICA It was primarily a judicial hall
It was also a business place.
Under its outside porticoes, shops were set up.
Inside, there were money changers and bankers.
The Basilica Julia

14. THE MARKET It was one component long
They sold fruit and vegetables, meat and fish

15. THE BATHS It was one component long
It was not only a place for washing, but also to
meet friends or do business
Trajan's Bathhouse (Rome)

16. THE AMPHITHEATRE It was two components long and one-and-a-half wide
The Roman Coliseum
It was two components long
and one-and-a-half wide
In this place, prisoners and criminals were put to death
Some of them were attacked by wild animals, others
had to fight gladiators

17. THE CIRCUS In this place, chariot races were held
Circus Maximus
In this place, chariot races were held
The horses raced around the track for seven times

18. INVENT YOUR OWN ROMAN CITY
NOW, IT IS YOUR TURN...
INVENT YOUR OWN ROMAN CITY

19. REMEMBER Rectangular shape Rectangular shape Rectangular shape
Surrounding walls with four gateways and watchtowers
Two wider streets: Kardo maximus and decumanus
At the crossing
of the
two streets
The forum: 2components long
Basilica and temples around
The market: 1component long
The bath: 1component long
The amphitheatre: two components long
and one-and-a-half wide