A Brief History of the ANcient Roman Empire

The Romans used concrete to make foundations for large buildings as well as bridges. They also used concrete as mortar to hold together the stones that made up roads, walls, and bridges. The Romans discovery of concrete allowed them to build very large structures that have survived many centuries. The Romans also saw a need for well-planned cities. They used the same basic layout as they would for an army encampment.

And the aqueducts are so well built that they are still in use today, like the roads. Romans built the first road on Earth; they are built with wide and heavy stone blocks, dirt or gravel and flagstones. They are in such a great shape that even now, comparing them to th... ... middle of paper ... ...ere decided by the patricians. The Romans Empire is one of the most civilized societies the world had ever witnessed. And the empire presented their great civilization with their architectural engineering techniques, advanced science and technology and their democratic governance.

These ideas and works are still being used today in our society in some of the most influential buildings of our time. The Romans were a very creative society that worked to build greater and more magnificent things than had ever been built before. The ancient Roman’s ideas on architecture gave us advancements like the arch, the dome, and magnificent road works while also creating great buildings the like the Aqueducts, the Colosseum, and the Pantheon. The Romans created many things when they were building the structures of their time period. One of the most important things they created was the arch.

Given their new found knowledge and influences from Greek and Phoenician cultures they were able to implement some ideas into their own stately figures that reflect their lifestyle. It was then that Roman architecture flourished throughout the Empire and Pax Romana century (Trueman). Their architectural designs resembled a wealthy lifestyle. A... ... middle of paper ... ...em a powerful city because it impacted the lives of people around the glove for centuries. The major component that makes a city “Great” is the power that they have.

In ancient Rome, architecture and engineering were highly regarded. It contributed much to Rome’s development, power, as well as the longevity of such an immense and substantial empire. Architecture displayed an immense amount of workmanship as well as innovation. This is seen through Rome engineers as they created the concept of concrete, constructed the famous Roman aqueducts, and the luxurious Roman baths. Roman’s were clearly superior engineers compared to their competitors because Roman engineers developed new and innovative concepts that were never introduced before, therefore contributing to the success of the Roman Empire.

Owen Han Mr. Bernsen World History 2 Roman architectural Rome, the greatest ancient empire to ever rule the world is famous for its architecture, among other things, which greatly stands out. With the Roman' s great army constantly conquering other Countries, Romans took under consideration design principles of other cultures when developing their own buildings to give Rome the feeling of a great empire and make citizens feel proud of being part of it. Their basic architectural skills and ideas come from the Greeks and the Romans adapt them and further develop them. Roman architectural style continued to influence buildings in the former empire for many centuries. Many techniques that the Romans invented and perfected are still in use today and many ruins of Rome's great architectural advancement still exists today.

The arches supported so much weight; architects could take away columns that, before, were crucial. The Colosseum is an enormous oval amphitheater in the center of Rome, making it literally and symbolically the heart of Rome. It was commissioned by the emperor Vespasian and constructed of concrete and stone. It could hold an estimated 50,000 to 80,000... ... middle of paper ... ...reeks, the Romans improved greatly in the way they planned and enhanced those designs. They made many new innovations in architecture, produced revolutionary designs and building materials leaving an immense impact on architecture that can still be seen today.

Roman architecture was responsible for developing many different building styles and techniques and the creation of various new ones. Ancient Rome expanded quickly from a small town (founded in 753bc) situated on the Tiber River, to an empire with one fifth of the world’s population under its control. This displayed the strength that they possessed, and the control of many different cultures led to the acquisition of a range of typologies. The result of the architectural influence of other nations (mainly the Greeks and the Etruscans) led to many great masterpieces of art and building design. The Romans took many pre-existing ideals and developed them into new technologies and ways of living; architecture is just one of these developments.

Throughout the Republic of Rome, advances were made in complexity and design alongside the introductions to new cultures during Rome’s conquests. These conquests gave Rome the wealth and inspiration needed to create its massive buildings. All through the Empire, magnificent and colossal buildings were built which reflected the height of Roman power and wealth. “It is said of Augustus that he found Rome a city built of bricks but left it a city built of marble” (Clayton 22). This is very true of how Rome was rebuilt during its time as an empire and the dominant power in the world.

“ While Rome’s original contributions to language, law, and architecture remain imprinted on the humanistic tradition of the west” (Fiero, 65). The military was the biggest force for this expansion and long lasting empire, but the Government was very efficient as well. They were efficient with their government making it easier to keep all of these places under control. Having strong military, government and technology established Rome and maintained it.