Ancient+Rome

= __Ancient Rome__: a civilization that once ruled the world. =

= = Rome was supposedly founded in 753 BC by two brothers, Romulus and Remus, and ruled the western world until 476 AD, when the Emperor Romulus Augustus abdicated to the Germanic Chief, Odoacer (History of Rome). Through out Ancient Rome's rule, many leaders, kings and emperors helped rome to power through conquest. While conquering the known world at the time, emperor's began an egotistical game of architecture. When one emperor died, the next would try to create a grander architectural feat than the one before. Through this, the roman civilization discovered many architectural tools which lead, ultimately, to some of the greatest architecture in the world.

** __Architectural Discoveries of Ancient Rome:__ **

 * **Concrete-** created from mortar and aggregate
 * **The Arch-** Curved structure able to support weight and expands a space
 * **The Amphitheater-** a level open space surrounded by stands
 * **Roman Aqueduct-** Artificial sloped channel to convey water to the cities
 * **Basilica-** A Roman public building, mainly used for law and trials
 * **Roman Temple-** cultic building dedicated to the Gods
 * **Dome-** two or more vaults crossing to create a hemispherical shape
 * **Vault** - a corridor of Arches
 * **Gradient-** a gradual angled slope that increases several of inches hundreds of feet
 * **Valerium-** Retractable roof over the Colosseum
 * **Cloacae Maxima-** underground sewer underneath Rome

