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Ancient Roman architecture is one of the greatest foundations of the ancient heritage, inspiring engineers, architects, and historians to this day. In this category, you’ll learn about Roman buildings, construction techniques, and urban planning solutions that made the Roman Empire a civilizational powerhouse. Articles describe aqueducts, amphitheaters, temples, thermal baths, roads, and villas, as well as building materials and city planning principles. The content is based on historical sources and scholarly research, presented in an accessible format for history and antiquity enthusiasts.

Roman concrete was incredibly durable. Scientists have discovered how the Romans prepared it

For centuries, Roman buildings have exemplified the durability of ancient engineering. Many concrete structures have preserved fragments of the material dating back nearly 2,000 years. These include harbors, breakwaters, foundations, domes, and other structures constructed…Więcej

Gate of Trajan

Located in present-day Bulgaria, approximately 50 kilometres from the capital city of Sofia, the mountain pass known as the Gate of Trajan (Bulgarian: Траянови врата) formed part of the Via Militaris, a Roman road constructed…Więcej

Basilicas – first significant churches of ancient Romans

When visiting historic Latin churches from different eras, one can get the impression that they are all similar in some way. Such similarities include the plan of the Latin cross and the division into naves.…Więcej

Aurelian Wall – masterpiece of Roman technology and construction engineering

Romans left behind many buildings – amphitheatres, roads, aqueducts, temples and forums. Is that all? It turns out not; the walls, and in particular the Aurelian Wall, is an example of the pragmatism, ingenuity and…Więcej

Optical illusions in the ancient architecture

Great architectural and engineering achievements of ancient Rome, like roads, aqueducts, the use of concrete and the invention of a dome, were preceded by centuries of the architectural development of ancient Greece. The Greek builders…Więcej

Rome – city of circuses

Probably everyone knows or has seen in many films how Rome enjoyed all kinds of shows and performances such as chariot races, gladiator fights, animal fights, and staging of famous battles (especially those where the…Więcej

Philopappos Monument

At first, the Acropolis in Athens is associated mainly with monuments from the times of ancient Greece. But in the Roman period, in the years 114-116 CE, a tombstone monument to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes…Więcej

Torre Annunziata and Villa of Empress

The small village of Torre Annunziata is located near Pompeii. Most tourists who visit the ruins of ancient cities pass this place completely unaware of the treasure hidden there. Meanwhile, it is worth going off…Więcej

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