Greatest Wonders Of Ancient Rome
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20 Aug 2024
The architectural and engineering prowess of the ancient Romans remains unparalleled, even thousand years after the fall of the Roman Empire
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It would take a lifetime to see everything Rome has to offer. Start at the beginning of history, with ruins, frescos and churches that have stood the test of time
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Here is a list of the greatest wonders of ancient Rome
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Known for its unique design, the Colosseum in Rome was built in AD 80 and is regarded as one of the greatest technical achievements of the Roman Empire
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The Pantheon was the largest dome in the world until the 15th Century and is still the largest unreinforced concrete dome ever built
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The light-filled Palazzo Massimo alle Terme has many gems including sculptures and marble friezes from the 2nd Century BC to the 5th Century AD
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Previously called Castel Sant'Angelo, the Mausoleum of Hadrian was the highest building in Rome. It was erected on the Tiber's right bank between 134 and 139 AD
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The Library of Celsus is one of the few surviving libraries of the ancient Roman Empire
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Appian Way is one of the oldest Roman roads. Also known as "Queen of the Long Roads", it was named after Appius Claudius Caecus, who built it as a military road in 312 BC
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