Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome

• The city of Rome is built on the Tiber river• The centre of the city was called the forum• This acted as a market place and also for other

functions• The main street in the city was called the Via

Sacra• Other important buildings included the

Colosseum and the Circus Maximus

Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome

• Great arches and columns were built on the wide streets

• They were built to celebrate Roman victories in wars

• Temples to the Gods were also constructed