Concrete The Romans mixed lime with volcanic ash and rocks to create an early form of concrete. This is the reason why some of their biggest buildings, such as the Colosseum and the Pantheon, are still standing.
Architecture Roman architecture became the model for later architecture. It used pillars, domes and rounded arches.
Oculus
Coffered ceiling
Stepped dome
2Explain how the achievements of Ancient Rome influenced the history of Europe and/or the wider world
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SIGNIFICANT CONNECTIONS
Drum
The US Congress building. List its features which follow the Roman style of architecture.
Rotunda
Aqueducts and water supply Romans discovered that rounded arches could support a great weight. Arches were used in the building of aqueducts so that water could be supplied to the towns and cities. Public fountains were built so that people could access fresh water.
Portico
Towns and cities The Romans founded many modern cities and towns.
Cities founded by the Romans: Paris, London, Lyons and Cologne
Aqueducts were used to transport
water across valleys, bringing water to towns and cities
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A cut-away drawing of the Pantheon in Rome showing the features of Roman architecture
