Architecture
Romans were famous for their architecture and engineering. Before the Romans, the most commonly used building style was the post and lintel. The Roman architecture changed all of this and introduced new methods of architecture; the columns and arches.
Roman architects used three types of columns through out their history. The first and most basic type was called the Doric style. It basically was a sturdy column and a thick square abacus resting on a rounded molding. The second method called the Ionic Style, was more decorative base and top and was the next type to be used. It still had the same purposes as the Doric style. The Cornithian Style was the king of all columns. Its details and size made the other two types look ordinary. With these methods, the Romans were able to build bigger temples and buildings than ever before.
Arches:
Arches were not just used for support but as well as their power to amaze and glorify. The addition of the arch idea lead to the development of domes. The largest dome built for 18 centuries was the Pantheon. The idea of the arch was extended in the middle ages with the barrel vault and other types of vaults which became the central theme of of the Romanesques (style of architecture that existed in Europe).
Cement:
Cement was for arch construction which allowed Romans to expand their buildings. For example the Colosseum used the arch system, along with concrete, to build four story high stadium to seat over 50,000 people. The Romans also built over 500 kiliometers of aqueducts to bring fresh water into the city along with over 50,000 miles of roads shows the strength of the empires architecture.
Roads
The engineers of ancient Rome built a network of roads in the ancient world. About 50,000 miles of roads spanned the Roman Empire influencing the world. Rome was the center of trade, politics, culture, and military strength in the Mediterranean and the had achievement of the road networks that lead directly to the city and back out to other territories. The Latin name for road was Via and the major roads leading into Rome included the Via Appia, the Via Aurelia, the Via Cassia, and the Via Salaria. Inside the city itself there were also many paved streets.
Amphitheatres
There were more than 200 amphitheatres and more than half are in Italy. The Romans added a decorative stage building. Theatres also displayed the Romans passion for enclosing spaces, especially if they were often roofed of wood. The fully closed amphitheatre was the the Romans favorite.
Roman architects used three types of columns through out their history. The first and most basic type was called the Doric style. It basically was a sturdy column and a thick square abacus resting on a rounded molding. The second method called the Ionic Style, was more decorative base and top and was the next type to be used. It still had the same purposes as the Doric style. The Cornithian Style was the king of all columns. Its details and size made the other two types look ordinary. With these methods, the Romans were able to build bigger temples and buildings than ever before.
Arches:
Arches were not just used for support but as well as their power to amaze and glorify. The addition of the arch idea lead to the development of domes. The largest dome built for 18 centuries was the Pantheon. The idea of the arch was extended in the middle ages with the barrel vault and other types of vaults which became the central theme of of the Romanesques (style of architecture that existed in Europe).
Cement:
Cement was for arch construction which allowed Romans to expand their buildings. For example the Colosseum used the arch system, along with concrete, to build four story high stadium to seat over 50,000 people. The Romans also built over 500 kiliometers of aqueducts to bring fresh water into the city along with over 50,000 miles of roads shows the strength of the empires architecture.
Roads
The engineers of ancient Rome built a network of roads in the ancient world. About 50,000 miles of roads spanned the Roman Empire influencing the world. Rome was the center of trade, politics, culture, and military strength in the Mediterranean and the had achievement of the road networks that lead directly to the city and back out to other territories. The Latin name for road was Via and the major roads leading into Rome included the Via Appia, the Via Aurelia, the Via Cassia, and the Via Salaria. Inside the city itself there were also many paved streets.
Amphitheatres
There were more than 200 amphitheatres and more than half are in Italy. The Romans added a decorative stage building. Theatres also displayed the Romans passion for enclosing spaces, especially if they were often roofed of wood. The fully closed amphitheatre was the the Romans favorite.