Roman civilization is an amazing one, because of this. Ordered by Emperor Vespasian, as a gift to his people, the Colosseum represents Roman society as a grand spectacle. I chose to reflect on the Colosseum because it is one of the
Despite many periods of financial and military crisis where the empire faced threats from all sides, it always managed to come through, often due to the Emperor’s advisors. One of the talented generals during Justinian’s reign was Belisarius. The general was with Justinian for much of his reign and had many victories against larger enemies. The reconquest of North Africa and Italy helped solidify Justinian’s legacy as a great ruler. Having these two areas under its control meant that the Mediterranean was once again a Roman sea, and the trade that was now available to the empire would greatly increase its revenue.
Babylonia - one of the most widely renowned ancient civilisations to have ever existed. Known for its impressive walls and buildings and its reputation as a great seat of learning and culture the unique lifestyle and cultural beliefs of the Babylonians still interest historians and compel the world to this day, with their vast legacy still standing over 3000 years onwards. In the 2nd millennium BC, Mesopotamia (an ancient cultural region where Babylonia once stood) was known as the ‘Cradle of Civilisation’. Framed by the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, and the fertile land surrounding, Mesopotamia was a key area for change and development in the ancient Middle East. It included many historically important city states, including Assyria to the north, Elam to the south-east and Babylonia towards the centre.
The Ancient Greeks continue to influence our lives today in three prominent ways: architecture, politics, and medicine. In present day, Western architecture owes a heavy debt to the classical styles of Ancient Greece. Ancient Greeks started building temples of worship to their gods at about 600 B.C. One defining feature in these temples was the distinctive column styles known as Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. These can be most easily defined and identified by each column’s capital.
DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING OF A SIGNIFICANT EVENT IN THE CLASSICAL WORLD In the year 79 AD, a mountain in Italy called Mount Vesuvius erupted, the eruption is one of the most catastrophic and famous of all time. Surrounding Roman cites; Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were two densely populated towns located in the Bay of Naples were obliterated by the eruption. It is not known how many people the eruption killed. LOCATION OF THE AREAS AFFECTED BY THE ERUPTON This map shows the cities surrounding Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii, Stabiae, Oplontis and Herculaneum which were all destroyed during the eruption. This map also shows the area of the smoke plume from the eruption.
Rome has gained popularity and respect for many of its architectural designs, and accomplishments. Roman engineering has enhanced the development of the Roman Empire over many years. One of the most known, and most admirable was Caesar’s Bridge. For many years, the Rhine River was a stop to Romans, protecting Germanic tribes from Roman expansion. In 65 BC, Julius Caesar led Roman legions in building a bridge, roughly a thousand feet across, and 25 to 30 feet deep.
Since the excavation of Pompeii and Herculaneum began, many sites have been uncovered and shown to reveal a glimpse into the past. In the city of Pompeii one of the most famous of the luxurious residences is the House of the Vettii, preserved like the rest of the Roman city by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. The house is named for its owners, two successful freedmen: Aulus Vettius Conviva, and Aulus Vettius Restitutus. The House of the Vettii exhibits a number of features including many of frescoes, it provides detailed look into the transition that the city of Pompeii was undergoing in the mid-first century A.D. The House of the Vettii is located on a back street, opposite a bar.
Author: James E. Packer Title: The Forum of Trajan in Rome, A Study of the Monuments in Brief Publication Information: ©2001, University of California Press, Berkeley, Los Angeles, London Marcus Ulpius Traianus was a Roman Emperor in AD 98-117, known as the Roman Emperor of Trajan. Because of the militaristic skill that he showed, Nerva chose him to be his successor on the Imperial throne. Trajan was praised in his time by the Romans because he built roads and aqueducts. Trajan’s forum was an elaborate one and was made of polished marble, bronze and gold. The two main elements of the new Forum of Trajan were that it had an open piazza as well as a basilica, both of which were very large.
Their roads had a strong stone surface which also allowed water to run off to the sides. Roman roads were built throughout the empire, as a result, their armies and supply routes were able to move quickly in enormous numbers. “Generations have admired Roman military efficiency and skill, exemplified by readiness for quick marches, rigid discipline in the field, and construction of the grid-shaped camp after a day’s grueling hike. Military success has likewise almost always depended upon precise communications and unassailable methods of security.”(Edward) This article by Edward supports the fact that most of Roman military power
Roman Architecture The creative and efficient design of roman architecture has influenced the features and theory behind many of our most admirable structures today. The Roman’s carry many successful buildings to their name as they greatly influenced the time in which they were introduced. Some of the Roman’s most recognized and appreciated innovations were the aqueduct, the roads, the dome and the invention of concrete. There are many reasons as to why the Roman building was so accepted, mostly because of their unique yet successful ideas and reliable materials. To start the Roman’s were a very advanced society.