Architecture:

The buildings that embellished rome at peak of its power during the imperial period were numerous and
impressive Much of the Romans’ architectural mastery is due to their use of concrete The dome of the
Pantheon in Rome is still the world’s largest unsupported concrete dome The Circus Maximus, largely
dedicated to chariot racing, was even larger Romans didn’t invent either the arch or the vault, but they
perfected both Roman sewers are less celebrated but just as vital to urban life The transport of people,
goods and above all soldiers relied on Rome’s amazing network of roads Great structures were an
important means of stating Roman power Roman bridges still stand and are in use today The first all-
marble building was the Temple of Jupiter Stator in Rome (146 BCE), but it was not until the Empire that
the use of marble became more widespread and the stone of choice for the most impressive state-
funded building projects In architecture,. This included the arch and the vault, which were destined to
carry Roman engineering into a development directly away from that of ancient Greece
These are

Theaters baths temples libraries imperial palaces

The purpose is to impress the public and to commemorate the majesty and power of rome and to
perform their religious activities

Still present after many years. To the people of both the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire, one of
the expected privileges of citizenship was access to free entertainment. Whether it was a gladiatorial
combat or a chariot race, senators, governors, and emperors could always get the people back on their
side by paying for a few days of public spectacles In the early Roman Republic, Romans also maintained
performance as part of their religious events. The origins of Roman theater traditions are unclear, but
it's pretty obvious that theater in some form was part of Roman life since around the founding of Rome

To swim with hot and cold water and they are present either in temples in public places and in palaces.
Probably the most popular Roman buildings among all classes of citizens were the public baths
(balneae or thermae) (akin to Turkish steam baths) which by the end of the republic, were a recognized
feature of Roman life. The term Balneae usually referred to smaller scale baths,
while Thermae described larger, wealthier establishments. It was in the late Imperial thermae, like the
Baths of Caracalla, that the spirit of luxurious grandeur in Roman architecture was best expressed

Religious buildings like cathedral and basilica where the worship gods and goddesses was done in which
they have faith. Most of these sculptures were nude. These temples are the finest and most important
example of architecture. Ancient Roman temples are among the most visible archaeological remains of
Roman culture, and are a significant source for Roman architecture. Their construction and maintenance
was a major part of ancient Roman religion. The main room (cella) housed the cult image of the deity to
whom the temple was dedicated, and often a small altar for incense or libations. Behind the cella was a
room or rooms used by temple attendants for storage of equipment and offerings.

They had built libraries to give knowledge to build their nation and it had a great role in establishing and
developing their country Ancient Roman temples are among the most visible archaeological remains of
Roman culture, and are a significant source for Roman architecture. Their construction and maintenance
was a major part of ancient Roman religion. The main room (cella) housed the cult image of the deity to
whom the temple was dedicated, and often a small altar for incense or libations. Behind the cella was a
room or rooms used by temple attendants for storage of equipment and offerings.
For beautification they kept sculptures in their palaces
Basilica are for public meeting. Public monuments commemorating the achievements of emperors such
as triumphal arches and columns. Romans adapted several architectural techniques from Greek. Most
famous example of such a monument was the colesseum of rome which was commissioned around 70-
72 AD by emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty as a gift to the roman people. These were the sitting
places where humans fought with beasts. Romans brought people from different countries in Colesseum
(theaters) and give the punishments by having a fight between them and the beasts.

Famous Buildings

• Cloaca Maxima (600-200 BCE)

One of the world's earliest urban drainage/effluent systems.
• Circus Maxiumus (c.500 BCE - 320 CE)
Largest Roman hippodrome, with seating capacity of 250,000 spectators.