Late Imperial Rome

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Flavian Ampitheatre / Colosseum, 70 CE

What are some characteristics of the Flavian Ampitheatre?

Arcades in three (architectural) orders, people were seated by status, built with concrete, covered with travertine, built in 10 years on the location of a lake. emulates a greek theatre

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Circus Maximus

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Arch of Titus, Forum Romanum, 70 CE

What does the Arch of Titus commemorate?

The 70 CE sack of Jerusalem. On the arch the menorah is shown as booty.

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Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, bronze, 2nd century CE

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Pantheon, 125 (second century) CE

What was the Pantheon's purpose and how has it evolved?

It was first built as a temple for all gods, With a large unreinforced concrete dome. In the 7th century it was converted into a Christian church