2. ITALY

3.  Ancient City of Rome was the largest in the world.  Population between 500,000 and 1 million people  Romulus and Remus  The Roman Empire Approx. 800BCE – 500AD

5. 1 st Century BCE 20 -16 BCE 75 – 80 AD 81 AD 118-125 AD 212 - 217 AD The Roman Forum built in the 1 st century BCE Pont du Gard Aqueducts built between 20 and 16 BCE The Colosseum commissioned in 75 AD and finished in 80 AD Arch of Titus built in 81 AD The Pantheon built between 118 and 125 AD Baths of Caracalla built between 212 and 217 AD

7. ITALY  Designed by Vitruvius in the 1 st Century BCE  Forum – meaning enclosed or inaugural space  Center of political, commercial, and judicial life in Rome  Home to many different types of buildings.

8. ITALY  75 – 80 AD  Called the Flavian Amphitheatre  Commissioned by Emperor Vespian  A place for entertainment and blood sport.  Seated up to 73,000 spectators  Seating was based on social standing

9. ITALY  Originally built in 27 BCE and re-built between 118 and 125 AD  Dedicated to all of the Gods  Shows amazing ability of the Roman engineers and architects  Only source of light is the circular opening at the top of the dome