Roman Architecture

Important details

• Ancient roman architecture adopted certain aspects of Greek archtitecture,
• Creating a new architectural style.

Important details 2

• Ancient roman concrete was a mix of lime mortar,
• Sand with stone rubble, pozzolona, water and stones,
• And it is stronger than previously- used concrete.

Important facts

• Multi-story apartment blocks called insulae catered to a range of
• Residential needs. The cheapest and darkest rooms were at the bottom;
• The lightest and most desirable were at the top.
• Romans built aqueducts to carry water to cities.

Vocabulary

• Insulae
• Arch
• Forum
• Aqueduct
• Basilica

Summary

• The romana built structures with vaults and arches to make public bath houses
• And have public uses. Roman architecture advanced upon Greek and phoencian
• Architecture. Roman architectural ideas are still used today.
• In most towns, they thought public buildings were made to be impressed.