The Roman Coliseum in comparison to modern day arenas and stadiums consists of many similarities and differences. The Roman Coliseum was also referred as the ‘’ Flavian Amphitheatre’’(Martial on the Coliseum). As stated in a section of the article ‘’Building the Coliseum’’, ‘‘the building of the coliseum began between 73-74 A.D. And was almost completed in 79 A.D when Vespasian died. Rome’s emperor at the time, Vespasian, originally planned the Coliseum up. Once he passed away, his son, emperor Domitian, took over not only the throne, but also the project that soon would be a legendary arena for years to come (building the Coliseum).
The Colosseum got its name from the 120 ft. high statue of Nero that was located in an area near the amphitheatre, however, the name didn’t come around till much later. It was built under the emperors of the Flavian dynasty, more specifically Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian. The amphitheatres started when the politician Curio came up with the idea to put two semi-circular wooden stands on a pivot, but the stands late that afternoon swiveled into an oval, and the amphitheatre was born. To the Romans the amphitheater was a place of civilized order over lawlessness
Large industries were placed in the Western suburbs and the extremely wealthy lived in massive mansions near the Yarra River. Almost all suburbs had access to a network of train and trams which were said to be the most modern in the world. Because of the economic boom of the gold rush, much of the inner part of Melbourne had outstanding Victorian architecture and housing. Melbourne was well known for its vast collection of building; ranging from cosy cottages to 12-story buildings. With the distinct Victorian architecture in mind, architects designed extraordinary buildings such as the State Library, University of Melbourne and the Royal Exhibition Building.
The Parthenon is probably the most well-known of all Greek temples and took more than a hundred years to be constructed. The Parthenon has a preference for banked effect and the dramatic use of staircases, which according to Kostof displays one of the central
The Luxor Temple The Luxor Temple is a lesser temple to the temple of Karnak which is easily one of the biggest temples in the Valley of the Kings. These temples were shrines dedicated to the greatest of all the Pharaohs. Amon Ra or as some people simply call him the Sun God for that reason. These great temples are located in the famous Valley of the Kings and the Luxor temple is fairly large but is very small compared to the Karnak temple which is over 100,000 square feet! These temples were not only dedicated to Amon Ra and his family but they also had giant statues showing tribute to Ramses as well.
(Cunningham) Pericles was ruler of Athens at that time and undertook the building project of the Acropolis as we know it today. Pericles ruled Athens in the 5th century BC and was so well known it became commonly referred to as the Age of Pericles. The first building erected was the Parthenon which was built between 447 and 432 BC. This temple was built in the Doric order with some Ionic features as well and its main purpose was to shelter the giant statue of Athena built out of gold and ivory by Phidias. This statue was lost after being taken to Constantinople in 426 AD.
Even though the Roman Empire was strong, there was one major problem in the Empire, which would be its over expansion that caused both Empire and the republic became unstable and eventually broke down. The Roman Empire was said to be the strongest empire that was ever built. The empire controlled and ruled the largest area in European history for over a thousand years, covering about 2.2 million square miles across Europe. Their military had several advantages such as rapid development of the latest technology and due to their advanced engineering skills of the Romans in building roads. Their roads had a strong stone surface which also allowed water to run off to the sides.
Whatever the cause may be, there remains little doubt that humanity has come a long way since our ancestors began walking on two legs. Yet there is one civilization that has been studied and analyzed for its unique history, culture, and extraordinary expansion. Perhaps known as the most sophisticated society for its time period, the Roman Empire was formed on a combination of the previously stated elements and its consequential rapid growth has yet to be seen since. With a reign lasting more than 500 years, the Roman Empire is considered one of the most powerful nations in all of ancient history. Stretching from the arid plains of the Arabian Desert to the isles of the United Kingdom, Rome controlled the entire Mediterranean world at its peak.
The Mill has an historical importance as it was one of the earliest manufacturers of the natural cement in all of the United States. In 1814, Juba Storrs brought the company from Williams certain land and all the mill rights to Juba Storrs and Company who had interests in Canada and Canandaigua, New York. Because that Williams owned the land adjacent of the mill pond, Williams required the company to lower the dam down, mostly to prevent his property from getting flooded. The first patent for the manufacturer of natural cement is known as the water lime granted in the year 1819 when this material was used in the making of the Erie Canal. Today its known best as an historic landmark in
The old Wembley stadium, which opened in 1923 as the Empire Stadium, often referred to as "The Home of Football", was one of the world's most famous football stadiums until its demolition in 2003. Designed by Foster and Partners and Populous, the new Wembley is the largest and tallest stadium in the world, and includes a partially retractable roof. A signature feature of the stadium, following on from the the old Wembley's distinctive Twin Towers, is the 134 metres (440 ft) high Wembley Arch. With a span of 317 metres (1,040 ft), this steel arch is the longest single span roof structure in the world. The stadium was built by Australian firm Multiplex at a cost of £798 million.