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What were some differentiating factor about Roman architecture?

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What were some differentiating factor about Roman architecture?

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In this Padlet, you will learn some important general and architectural information about the Colosseum, Aqueducts and the Roman Pantheon.

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What was the Coliseum (A.K.A the Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre)       
        

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What was the Coliseum (A.K.A the Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre)       
        

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The Coliseum is the largest amphitheater ever built! An amphitheater is an oval, open-air venue used for various sports and performances. The Coliseum was made in less than ten years. It started construction at around 70 A.D and finished at approximately 80 A.D. Many further modifications were made later on. It was made of travertine, tuff, and most importantly, concrete.

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The Coliseum was built on the ruins of the palace of a tyrant. Unlike most amphitheaters, which were mostly dug into a hillside, the Coliseum is a structure that stands by itself made of concrete and stone. The Coliseum was even better than our own Investors' Group Field. It also had a retractable roof.

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Romans were the first to create concrete. Their concrete was quite strong, but still considerably light! Concrete is mostly a mix of cement and some kind of aggregate.

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The amphitheater could hold an audience of over fifty-thousand people. They used to hold events such as gladiatorial battles and other types of entertainment. The Coliseum has been broken down over time by earthquakes, lightings, and the worst of them all, stone-robbers. It still is one of the most iconic symbols of Rome. The Coliseum is also one of the New 7 Wonders.

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Aqueducts. What where they? How did they work? 

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Aqueducts. What where they? How did they work? 

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Aqueducts were a means to transport water from one place to another that achieved a controlled water supply for a place. They conducted a water stream through a hallow canal above the arch. These structures kept drinking water free of human waste and other contamination and thus improved public health. The water was also used for a variety of different things such as irrigation, drinking fountains, public baths, and latrines.

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Romans had to have access to lakes or springs that were sometimes hundreds of miles away. The key to the success of the Aqueducts were gravity and arches. Once the water source was found and a tunnel was dug, the aqueducts were created at a gentle downhill slope to ensure that water would flow. Once the water reached the city, it would fill a pool where it was prioritized depending on how much water there was. If the water levels were high for example, some water would flow into the houses of the wealthy, and public baths. If the water level were low, the majority of the water would be sent to the public water fountains, and neighborhood wells.

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The Roman Pantheon is quite a masterpiece. It has taken way less damage than any of the other ancient buildings around the world. This structure is an excellent example of the genius of Roman architecture. The building had arches, concrete, the Corinthian pillars, and a massive dome.

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The printing at the front suggests that the architecture was Marcus Agrippa. The eight columns at the front aren't all original, some were replaced in the late 15th century due to damage. The front has been slightly changed from its unique way. The Pantheon is thought to have had some marble, bronze finishings and statues which are no longer there.

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The Pantheon was one of the first building in history that focused more on the inner beauty than outer. The dome has been very well preserved. It makes a perfect hemisphere, its diameter is identical on the top and bottom. That means that a massive soccer ball would fit perfectly into the middle of the Pantheon! The very top of the dome has a hole called the 'oculus.' It opens up into the sky, lighting up the whole place and at night it gives a beautiful view to the stars.

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No one really knows what the Pantheon was used for, but due to decorations, professionals believe it was either a temple or more likely, a place where the emperor could make public appearances. It was later used as a church, and now it is merely a tourist attraction.

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World History Societies of the Past
https://www.mrdonn.org/
https://www.britannica.com/
https://www.ancient.eu/
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/

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Provence, France: Pont du Gard and Nîmes

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