1.5.2_ROMANS-Architectures, Buildings, Roman Aqueducts

The temple of all Roman gods

The Pantheon

The largest amphitheater with a seating capacity of 50,000

The Colosseum

The monumental arch built in recognition of Roman victories over the Parthians

Arch of Septimius Severus

The only temple completely preserved up to this day

Maison Carree

What are the 4 major Roman architectural structures of Rome? (Ca, Ba🐍, Col, the, aq🦆)

Cathedrals, basilicas, coliseums, amphitheaters, aqueducts

Difference between temples and pantheon

Temple-A structure built for religious or spiritual worship. Pantheon-a specific temple built to honor all gods

The native volcanic stone used by Romans for constructing buildings

Tufa

The white limestone used during the 2nd century BCE for its durability and off-white color and an alternative for mable

Travertine

The two types of mud bricks used by Romans

Sun-dried and fire-dried mud bricks

The brick type that was more durable and carved to resemble standard architectural figures

Fire-dried bricks

A structure that conveys water from far away springs and mountains into cities through gravity

Aqueducts

The first aqueduct built in 312 BC in Rome

Aqua Appia