The Architectural Marvels of Ancient Rome

By NeuralEdit.com

The Colosseum or the Flavian Amphitheater is an oval-shaped amphitheater in Rome, built of concrete and stone. As the largest amphitheater ever built, it could accommodate around 50,000 spectators.

Built between 118-128 AD, the Pantheon is one of the best-preserved of all Ancient Roman buildings. It has been in continuous use throughout its history and its dome is still the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world.

Built between 312 BC and 226 AD, The Roman Aqueducts are considered an engineering marvel. They transported water from sources to populated areas through channels, bridges, and tunnels.

Serving as the bustling heart of ancient Rome, the Roman Forum was a central plaza surrounded by government buildings. It hosted political speeches, criminal trials, gladiatorial matches, and commercial affairs.

The Circus Maximus, capable of accommodating over 150,000 spectators, was a chariot-racing stadium in Rome. Aside from racing, it was also used for public games, religious ceremonies, and gladiatorial combats.

Pompeii, a well-preserved ancient city near modern Naples, provides a unique snapshot of Roman life. Its famous for the Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD that buried and preserved it under layers of volcanic ash.