Rome’s Major Urban Structures

Select one (1) of the following famous ancient Roman Structures that you find most fascinating: Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Pantheon, insulae, or bath complexes. After exploring the related resources below on Rome, describe one (1) structure that you found most fascinating, identify two (2) specific aspects of the structure in question, and make a comparison to specific aspects of modern urban life.

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Roman’s Major Urban Structures

Colosseum images at http://www.the-colosseum.net/architecture/amphithe…

Circus Maximus images at http://www.vroma.org/-bmcmanus/circus.html andhttp://romancolosseum.org/circus-maximus-in-rome/

Circus Maximus article at http://penelope.uchicago.edu/~grout/encyclopaedia_…

Roman bath complexes at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/roman/day… Click on the numbers for a stroll through the Baths of Caracalla

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The Roman baths were more than an area to wash and relax. These were a standard feature in the Roman Empire. The Roman men and women from all walks of life considered bathing as one of the most important leisure activity which was done as part of their daily routine, usually around lunchtime till evening. A nominal fee would be paid to allow the Roman residents to bath, although sometimes especially during the public holidays, they would be permitted to enter the baths for free. While bathing…

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