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| "Rome wasn't built in a day..." What does this saying
tell us about Rome? Over many centuries the ancient city of
Rome grew from a
small city state to a vast
empire.
The lands under Roman control were linked by: |
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 | Roman cultural influences (like religious practices.) |
| engineering feats (like aqueducts and an extensive road system.) |
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This Roman built aqueduct,
the "Pont du Gard" is in Nīmes, France. |
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| Monuments built by Romans are found throughout the Mediterranean and
beyond. They were a physical connection between the lands controlled by Rome
and Rome herself - "caput mundi" - the capital of the civilized world.
Throughout the Empire these structures symbolized the power of Rome.
We will look at objects that were made in the city of Rome and in the
provinces that formed the Roman Empire. All of these materials will help us
discover more about this fascinating civilization.
When you're ready to continue, choose one of the themes
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