Facts Ancient Rome and Architecture

• Circus Maximus
•  Largest Stadium in ancient Rome 
• Popular chariot races where held there for almost a thousand years
• Used for events such as gladiator combats 
• It was used for processions 
• The last race was held in 549 AD 
• http://www.aviewoncities.com/rome/circusmaximus.htm
• Colosseum 
• Located east of the Roman Forum 
• The largest amphitheater in Rome
• Used for four centuries 
• By the 20th centuries, a combination of weather, natural disasters, neglect, and vandalism has destroyed nearly 2/3 of the original Colosseum 
• Measuring from 620 feet by 513
• http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/colosseum
• Aqueducts 
• Its a water way systems 
• First evidence of Roman engineering 
• Built from stone and brick 
• Built to carry the flow of water to Rome
• There were 30 miles of arched structure 
• http://www.unrv.com/culture/roman-aqueducts.php
• Roman Forum 
• Roman showpiece center 
• Developed in the 7th century 
• Fell into disrepair after the fall of the Roman Empire
• Known as the the "cow field" in the middle ages 
• Distract of temples and basilicas 
• http://www.lonelyplanet.com/italy/rome/sights/historic/roman-forum