Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome was the largest city in the then known world. It is thought that Rome’s population was over 1 million people when the city was at the height of its power. From Rome, the heart of government beat; military decisions were taken and the vast wealth Rome earned was invested in a series of magnificent buildings.
Many buildings in Rome were built around the forum. Traditionally, this had been a market place and an area where people met. It would have been a natural place to put government buildings, temples and palaces. As Rome grew, however, the forum became more and more crowded. A second city Centre was planned and built some distance from the forum but still in Rome itself.
Rome itself had some magnificent buildings erected within the city. Some exist to this day, all be it in a less wonderful state. The most famous is probably the Coliseum where thousands of Roman citizens would gather for their entertainment – be it animals fighting or
gladiators.
Many buildings in Rome were built around the forum. Traditionally, this had been a market place and an area where people met. It would have been a natural place to put government buildings, temples and palaces. As Rome grew, however, the forum became more and more crowded. A second city Centre was planned and built some distance from the forum but still in Rome itself.
Rome itself had some magnificent buildings erected within the city. Some exist to this day, all be it in a less wonderful state. The most famous is probably the Coliseum where thousands of Roman citizens would gather for their entertainment – be it animals fighting or
gladiators.
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