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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