Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome was a thriving civilization that began growing on the Italian Peninsula as early as the 8th century BC. Located along the Mediterranean Sea and centered on the city of Rome, it expanded to become one of the largest empires in the ancient world.

1. The Roman Emperor: The man who ruled over the whole empire.

             Click on Emperor Hadrian's coin to know more abouthe Emperors and Ancient Rome's History

2. Writing: They wrote on papyrus. They created the Latin alphabet, it was the development of the Greek   alphabet; it was very similar to the one we use nowadays. 

3. The Roman army: They were grouped in legions and were highly disciplined and organised. 

4.Civil architecture:  It reflected the prestige, might and wealth of the Roman Empire. The architecture was a unifying symbol for the whole empire.

• Roman roads: they were built as straight as possible; it was easier for the army and the common citizens to move.

• The aqueducts: they were used to supply the cities with water.