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1 The City of Rome Roman Architecture

2 Aqueducts History Channel Video
Water supply or channel used to carry water to Rome and other cities Aqueduct: from the Latin words aqua (“water”) and ducere (“to lead”) Used gravity to move water Used in modern engineering terms -Aqueducts used to describe any system of pipes, ditches, canals, tunnels, etc. History Channel Video

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5 Forum At the center of most Roman cities/towns Meeting place Rostra
-School, Business, News, Social Events Rostra Platform for giving speeches Forum in Rome

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7 Roman Bath Houses Bathing was an important part of Roman culture
Communal Activity Social meeting places Conducted business

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10 The Colosseum Elliptical Amphitheatre
Located in Rome (largest ever built) Can seat around 50,000 spectators Gladiator games Wild animal shows Chariot races Are you not entertained!?! Virtual Tour

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