Key Aspects of Ancient Roman Architecture and Society

Valerium

Structure providing protection from rain or heat.

Oculus

Opening at the top of the Pantheon dome.

Romulus and Remus

Legendary founders of Rome, raised by a she-wolf.

Hercules Temple

Oldest marble building in Rome, made of Greek marble.

Composite Capitol

Column style combining Ionic and Corinthian elements.

Cloaca Maxima

Ancient sewer system, largest in Rome, 2000 years old.

Maison Carre

Well-preserved Roman temple located in France.

Pantheon

Temple for all gods, features a large dome. Constructed by Hadrian.

Roman aqueduct

Structure for transporting water, essential for cities.

Pont du Gard

Famous Roman aqueduct in southern France.

Compluvium

Roof opening to funnel rainwater into the atrium.

Impluvium

Pool in the atrium for collecting rainwater.

Caldarium

Hot water room in Roman bathhouses.

Frigidarium

Cold water room in Roman bathhouses.

Aqueduct construction

Engineered with precise math for water flow.

Volcanic ash

Used in concrete, increases strength over time.

Hadrien's Arch

Arch built by Emperor Hadrien near Acropolis.

Colosseum

Flavian Amphitheater, holds 50,000 spectators.

Pompeii

Roman city buried by Mt. Vesuvius eruption.

Casts of Pompeii

Preserved impressions of humans and animals in ash.

Roman baths

Public bathing facilities, social and hygienic importance.

Roman city layout

Cities organized in squares for efficiency.

Entertainment in Rome

Provided to reduce rebellion among citizens.

Trajan's Market

Considered the first shopping mall in history.

Roman Empire

Consisted of most Europe and Northern Africa

Apian Way

Rome’s main road

Constantine’s Arch

led to the colosseum

Roman Entasis Line

1/3 of the column where it tapers

Circus Maximus

largest stadium in Ancient Rome

Hadrian

Emperor who built the Pantheon